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Definitions

friendship

[frend-ship] / ˈfrɛnd ʃɪp /
NOUN
companionship
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accord affection agreement closeness devotion good will harmony intimacy love pact rapport society solidarity understanding
STRONG
acquaintanceship affinity alliance amiability amicability amity association attachment attraction benevolence coalition comity company concord consideration consonance empathy esteem familiarity favor favoritism fondness friendliness fusion league partiality regard sociability sodality
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disagreement dislike hate hatred
STRONG
aloofness animosity antagonism disassociation discord disregard disrespect disunion division divorce estrangement fairness hostility ignorance impartiality incompatibility justice neglect opposition separation
WEAK
enmity

Example Sentences

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The book explores the joy of food, friendship, cultural identity and heritage.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Their friendship led to the creation of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 1927, through an exchange of properties intended to help them both succeed in the same market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

This season of “Summer House” has shown Wilson and Miller making amends to continue their friendship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Welsh-born writer and executive producer Barry said: "Old Town Murders is more than a crime drama; at its heart, it's about friendship, reinvention and the courage to begin again later in life."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

As if that was a way back to our friendship.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith