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Definition of Friend
Pronunciation: frĕnd | n. | 1. | One who entertains for another such sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection that he seeks his society and welfare; a wellwisher; an intimate associate; sometimes, an attendant. | | 2. | One not inimical or hostile; one not a foe or enemy; also, one of the same nation, party, kin, etc., whose friendly feelings may be assumed. The word is some times used as a term of friendly address. | | 3. | One who looks propitiously on a cause, an institution, a project, and the like; a favorer; a promoter; as, a friend to commerce, to poetry, to an institution. | | 4. | One of a religious sect characterized by disuse of outward rites and an ordained ministry, by simplicity of dress and speech, and esp. by opposition to war and a desire to live at peace with all men. They are popularly called Quakers. | | 5. | A paramour of either sex. | | v. t. | 1. | To act as the friend of; to favor; to countenance; to befriend. |
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Maecenas, adherent, alter ego, amigo, angel, baby, backer, beau, bedfellow, benefactor, best friend, bird, boon companion, bosom buddy, bosom friend, boyfriend, chum, co-worker, cocker, cohort, colleague, compatriot, compeer, concubine, confederate, confidant, confidante, confrere, consociate, doxy, escort, familiar, fellow, financier, girl, investor, lover, man, mistress, moll, pal, partner, playmate, roomie, soul mate, squeeze, sweetheart, twist, woman
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