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Synonyms & Similar Words
camaraderie
amity
affection
intimacy
companionship
solidarity
allegiance
loyalty
devotion
fondness
tenderness
attachment
closeness
rapport
understanding
harmony
concord
unity
togetherness
alliance
partnership
association
relationship
familiarity
acquaintance
comradeship
fellowship
sisterhood
brotherhood
bond
tie
connection
Meaning of Friendship
The state or relationship of being friends
Definitions
- A close and supportive relationship between two people
- A feeling or state of mutual trust, support, and affection between people
- The state of being associated with someone as a friend
Etymology of Friendship
The word "friendship" comes from Old English "frīend" meaning friend, and "-ship" meaning state or condition, with the modern concept evolving over time to encompass a wide range of close, supportive relationships
Example Uses
- The friendship between the two sisters was unbreakable
- Their friendship grew stronger over the years
- The friendship between the two countries was forged through diplomatic efforts
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
animosity
hostility
antagonism
enmity
hatred
dislike
distrust
resentment
aversion
estrangement
separation
isolation
loneliness
alienation
indifference
detachment
coolness
chill
frostiness
iciness