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

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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.

4. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › friendfriend - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Definition of a friend: One who walks in—when the rest of the world walks out. John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends .

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

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

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   n. 1. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. 2. A person whom one knows; an acquaintance. 3. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade. 4. One who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement: friends of the clean air movement.

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

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFRIEND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFRIEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A friend is someone who you know well and like, but who is not related to you. I had a long talk about this with my best friend. She never was a close friend of mine.

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

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    FRIEND definition: 1. someone who you know well and like: 2. someone who you have known and liked for a long time 3…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfriend noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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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 St Martin’s Hospital. a friend of democracy.