Be the companion of (7)

I believe the answer is:

partner

(Other definitions for partner that I've seen before include "Either one of a couple" , "Other half?" , "One sharing home or business" , "Business associate; one of a couple" , "Professional colleague" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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