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helpmate
helpmatecompanion and helper; husband or wife; anything that assists
Not to be confused with:helpmeet – a helpmate; spouse [Helpmeet was derived from a misreading in the King James Bible where God promises Adam “to make a help meet for him,” meaning a help suitable for him. As Eve became the “help,” “help meet” was interpreted as “spouse.”]help·mate H0138600 (hĕlp′māt′)n. A helper and companion, especially a spouse.
[help + mate (influenced by helpmeet).]helpmate (ˈhɛlpˌmeɪt) na companion and helper, esp a wifehelp•mate (ˈhɛlpˌmeɪt)
n. 1. a companion and helper. 2. a wife or husband. [1705–15; help + mate1, by association with helpmeet] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | helpmate - a helpful partnerhelpmeetbetter half, married person, partner, spouse, mate - a person's partner in marriage |
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helpmate1. A companion who provides assistance or support, especially a wife or husband. It's only by the support of my lifelong helpmate that I was able to get through the hardship of my father's death.2. Anything or anyone that aids, assists, or is helpful, especially regularly or constantly. We've entered an age where phones are no longer merely tools for communication—they've become helpmates in nearly every facet of life.helpmate
Synonyms for helpmatenoun a helpful partnerSynonymsRelated Words- better half
- married person
- partner
- spouse
- mate
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