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   Friend

   /frend/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically 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
   • ▪ (often as a polite form of address or in ironic reference) an acquaintance or a stranger one comes across: "my friends, let me introduce myself"
   • ▪ a person who acts as a supporter of a cause, organization, or country by giving financial or other help: "join the Friends of Guilford Free Library" Similar patronbackersupporterbenefactorbenefactresssponsorwell-wisherdefenderchampioninformal:angelrare:benefactricebenefactrixMaecenasOpposite opponent
   • ▪ a person who is not an enemy or who is on the same side: "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 associated with 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 contacts associated with a social networking website: informal "I am friended by 29 people who I have not friended back"
   • 2. befriend (someone). archaic

   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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   The meaning of FRIEND is one attached to another by affection or esteem. How to use friend in a sentence. What's the difference between friends and acquaintances?

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

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   FRIEND definition: 1. a person who you know well and who you like a lot, but who is usually not a member of your…. Learn more.

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   A friend is your buddy, your pal, your amigo, your comrade. You know, someone you trust and like enough to hang out with on a regular basis.

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   Friend definition: a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.. See examples of FRIEND used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › friendFRIEND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Aug 12, 2015 · FRIEND meaning: 1. a person who you know well and who you like a lot, but who is usually not a member of your…. Learn more.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › friendFriend Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   friends. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. A person whom one knows well and is fond of; intimate associate; close acquaintance. A person on the same side in a struggle; one who is not an enemy or foe; ally.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionfriend noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   a person who supports an organization, a charity, etc., especially by giving or raising money; a person who supports a particular idea, etc. the Friends of the Jones Library a friend of democracy theater tickets are 10% cheaper for Friends. not enemy. a person who has the same interests and opinions as yourself, and will help and support you ...