Friend (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- A member of the meetinghouse community, Sarah was a devout Friend who valued simplicity and honesty.
- As a Friend, Emily was committed to pacifism and worked tirelessly for social justice.
- At the Quaker church, he met a Friend who would become a lifelong mentor and guide.
- She was proud to be a part of the long history of the Friends, who had always stood for equality and fairness.
- In keeping with Friend tradition, the wedding was a small, simple ceremony with only close family and friends in attendance.
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Meaning 2
A person with whom you are acquainted; "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- My closest friend from childhood is getting married next month.
- She has been a good friend to me during this difficult time.
- The entire family was friends with our neighbors who lived next door.
- As friends of the family, we were invited to the exclusive gathering.
- After college, she lost touch with most of her friends from the university.
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Meaning 3
A person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The charity has many friends among the local business community who donate generously to their cause.
- The politician's friends in the media helped to promote her campaign.
- The team's friends in the crowd cheered loudly as they took to the field.
- The museum's friends organization provides financial support for new exhibits and acquisitions.
- The candidate's friends in high places helped to secure her nomination.
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- Whig
- Subscriber
- Boswell
- Seconder
- Enthusiast
- Jacobite
- Endorser
- Partizan
- Well-wisher
- Believer
- Stalwart
- Roundhead
- Verifier
- Francophil
- Corporatist
- Sympathizer
- Free Trader
- New Dealer
- Voucher
- Cheerleader
- Philhellenist
- Wassailer
- Pillar
- Shavian
- Indorser
- Toaster
- Maintainer
- Anglophile
- Upholder
- Mainstay
- Francophile
- Ratifier
- Sympathiser
- Functionalist
- Philhellene
- Truster
- Graecophile
- Anglophil
- Partisan
- Confederate
- Loyalist
- Sustainer
Meaning 4
A person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She had been her friend since childhood and knew all her secrets.
- He was my best friend at the university and we still keep in touch.
- My friend from work invited me to her birthday party last weekend.
- She is a loyal friend and always supports me in difficult times.
- He was a close friend of the family and often came over for dinner.
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Meaning 5
An associate who provides cooperation or assistance; "he's a good ally in fight".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- A business colleague can be a great friend in helping you develop a strategy to outmaneuver your competitors.
- He turned to an old friend who specialized in finance to help him crunch the numbers for the big pitch.
- After switching companies, I needed to find a new friend within the industry who knew the inside track on opportunities and challenges.
- My brother turned out to be my closest friend on this construction project when my original partner dropped out last minute.
- As newcomers to this field, my boss's current client had hoped she could be a friendly liaison and helpful friend at all phases.