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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What we discovered instead was that the truest thing between us had always been friendship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Macron praised his relations with his U.S. counterpart, saying that Trump and first lady Melania Trump’s attendance at the parade was a “sign of a friendship that lasts through time.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"I could write a book about the incredible memories we've shared over the past fifty-seven years, but most of all I thank him from the bottom of my heart for his unwavering friendship."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

After a while, I felt that behind this look was a shadow of friendship.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

friendship

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