Synonyms for friend

Synonyms for (noun) friend

Synonyms: Quaker, Friend

Definition: a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

Similar words: Christian

Definition: a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination


Synonyms: acquaintance, friend

Definition: a person with whom you are acquainted

Usage: I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances; we are friends of the family

Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual

Definition: a human being

Usage: there was too much for one person to do


Synonyms: ally, friend

Definition: an associate who provides cooperation or assistance

Usage: he's a good ally in fight

Similar words: associate

Definition: a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

Usage: he had to consult his associate before continuing


Synonyms: friend

Definition: a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

Usage: he was my best friend at the university

Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual

Definition: a human being

Usage: there was too much for one person to do


Synonyms: supporter, friend, admirer, protagonist, booster, champion

Definition: a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

Usage: all their supporters came out for the game; they are friends of the library

Similar words: advocate, advocator, proponent, exponent

Definition: a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea


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