friendship

friend-ship · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The state of being friends; a close relationship between people based on mutual affection and trust.

  2. 2.

    A friendly relationship or feeling between people or countries.

Forms

plural: friendships

Phrases & expressions

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    friendship bracelet — a handmade bracelet given as a symbol of friendship
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    strike up a friendship — to begin a friendship with someone
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    friendship is a two-way street — both parties must make effort for friendship to work

Related words

Antonyms: animosity, enmity, hostility
See also: companion, friend, friendly, relationship
Synonyms: bond, camaraderie, companionship, fellowship

Etymology

From Old English freondscipe, from freond ("friend") + -scipe (equivalent to modern -ship). The word has existed in English since before the 12th century.