Pronunciation

/ˈfrendʃɪp/

Definitions

• Noun: The state of being friends; a close relationship between two or more people characterized by mutual trust, support, affection, and loyalty. For example: “Their friendship has lasted since childhood.”
• Noun (figurative): A friendly relationship between countries, organizations, or groups. For example: “The two nations have a long history of friendship and cooperation.”

Phrases

• “Friendship bracelet”: a decorative bracelet often handmade and given as a token of friendship.
• “Make friends / become friends”: to start a friendship with someone, e.g., “They made friends during their first year at college.”
• “In the spirit of friendship”: indicating that an action is motivated by goodwill or amity, e.g., “We shared our resources in the spirit of friendship.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The bond of friendship between them grew stronger over time.”
• “International friendships can help promote peace and understanding.”

Synonyms

• Companionship
• Amity
• Camaraderie
• Kinship
• Fellowship
• Alliance
• Rapport
• Mutual affection
• Brotherhood
• Sisterhood

Antonyms

• Enmity
• Hostility
• Rivalry
• Estrangement
• Alienation

Derived Forms

• Friendliness (noun): the quality or state of being friendly.
• Friendly (adjective): showing friendliness; kind and pleasant.
• Unfriend (verb, informal): to remove someone as a friend on a social networking site or to end a friendship.
• Reconciliation (noun): the restoration of friendly relations after a disagreement or conflict.