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friend
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- pronunciation:
- frend
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
friended |
definition 1: |
one closely attached to another by affection and esteem.
- synonyms:
- alter ego, amigo, buddy, chum, crony, familiar, intimate, pal, sidekick
- antonyms:
- enemy, foe
- similar words:
- ally, boyfriend, cohort, companion, compeer, comrade, girlfriend, mate
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definition 2: |
a colleague, associate, or comrade.
- synonyms:
- associate, cohort, colleague, companion, compeer, fellow
- antonyms:
- foe
- similar words:
- ally, brother, company, comrade, confederate, confidant, confrere, coworker, mate, partner, sister
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definition 3: |
one who renders financial support to or who sympathizes with a cause or organization.
- synonyms:
- backer, benefactor, patron, supporter
- similar words:
- abettor, adherent, advocate, benefactress, partisan, sponsor, well-wisher
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definition 4: |
a member of a person's social media group.
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related words: |
acquaintance, buddy, comfort, guest, intimate |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
friends, friending, friended |
definition: |
to add a person to a designated social media group.
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derivations: |
friendless (adj.), friendlessness (n.) |
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