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ally |
one who cooperates with or is a friend of another. [1/5 definitions] |
alter ego |
an extremely close friend; one who is intimate. [1/2 definitions] |
ami |
(French) friend. |
amigo |
a friend. |
associate |
to join as an ally, partner, or friend. [1/10 definitions] |
befriend |
to be or act as a friend to. |
bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. [1/2 definitions] |
boyfriend |
one's friend who is a boy. [1/2 definitions] |
buddy |
(informal) a friend; pal. [1/2 definitions] |
chum1 |
(informal) a close or intimate friend; pal. [1/2 definitions] |
cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. [1/3 definitions] |
compadre |
a close friend, companion, or partner; buddy. |
compeer |
a close friend or associate. [1/2 definitions] |
comrade |
a close friend who shares one's chief interests. [1/2 definitions] |
crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
familiar |
a close or intimate friend. [1/7 definitions] |
fella |
(informal) fellow; a man or boy, often a friend, boyfriend, or associate. |
friendless |
combined form of friend. |
friendly |
of, relating to, or typical of a friend or a friendship. [1/5 definitions] |
girl |
an intimate female friend; sweetheart. [1/3 definitions] |
girlfriend |
a friend who is female. [1/2 definitions] |
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