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   friend

   /frɛnd/

   noun

   • 1. a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations: "she's a friend of mine" Similar companionboon companionbosom friendbest friendclose friendintimateconfidanteconfidantfamiliarsoul matealter egosecond selfshadowplaymateplayfellowclassmateschoolmateworkmateallycomradeassociatesisterbrotherinformal:palbosom palbuddybosom buddychumsparsidekickcullycronymain manbezziemateoppochinamuckerbuttybruvverbruvmarrowmarrermarraamigocompadrepaisanhomiebrohomeboyhomegirlgabbaoffsiderarchaic:compeerrare:fidus AchatesOpposite enemy
   • ▪ (used as a polite form of address or in ironic reference) an acquaintance or a stranger one comes across: "my friends, let me introduce myself"
   • ▪ one's close relatives. archaic
   • ▪ a person who supports a cause, organization, or country by giving financial or other help: "the Friends of the Welsh National Opera" Similar patronbackersupporterbenefactorbenefactresssponsorwell-wisherdefenderchampioninformal:angelrare:benefactricebenefactrixMaecenasOpposite opponent
   • ▪ a person who is not an enemy or opponent; an ally: "she was unsure whether he was friend or foe"
   • ▪ a familiar or helpful thing: "he settled for that old friend the compensation grant"
   • ▪ a contact on a social networking website: "all of a sudden you've got 50 friends online who need to stay connected"
   • 2. a member of the Religious Society of Friends; a Quaker.

   verb

   • 1. add (someone) to a list of friends or contacts on a social networking website: informal "I am friended by 29 people who I have not friended back"
   • 2. befriend (someone). archaic
   • ▪ have a sexual relationship with: West Indian "the woman got married and you still used to friend with she?"

   Word Origin Old Englishfrēond, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vriend and German Freund, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘to love’, shared by free.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRIEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a person who you know well and who you like a lot, but who is usually not a member of your family: best friend She used to spend hours chatting on the phone to her best friend. close friend Mira is one of my closest friends. oldest friend She's my oldest friend - we've known each other since we were five.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › friendFriend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word friend as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out the difference between friend and acquaintance, and explore related phrases and articles.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFRIEND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of friend as a noun and a verb, with synonyms and translations. Find out how to use friend in different contexts and expressions, such as best friend, mutual friend, or make friends.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › friendFriend - definition of friend by The Free Dictionary

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   A friend is a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts, or who supports a cause or group. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word friend from various dictionaries and sources.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › friendFriend - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of friend. noun. a person you know well and regard with affection and trust. “he was my best friend at the university” see more. noun. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance. synonyms: ally. see more. noun. a person with whom you are acquainted. “we are friends of the family” synonyms: acquaintance. see more. noun.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › friendFRIEND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a person known well to another and regarded with liking, affection, and loyalty; an intimate. an acquaintance or associate. an ally in a fight or cause; supporter. a fellow member of a party, society, etc. a patron or supporter. a friend of the opera.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishfriend noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word friend in American English. Find out the different types, synonyms and idioms of friend with pictures and example sentences.