Definitions

relationship

[ri-ley-shuhn-ship] / rɪˈleɪ ʃənˌʃɪp /

NOUN

connection; friendship

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord affair communication contact exchange liaison link marriage rapport relation tie

STRONG

affiliation affinity alliance analogy appositeness association bond conjunction consanguinity contingency correlation dependence dependency homogeneity hookup interconnection interrelation interrelationship kinship likeness nearness network parallel pertinence pertinency proportion ratio relativity relevance similarity tie up tie-in

WEAK

consociation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

divorce

STRONG

antagonism difference disassociation disconnection dissimilarity disunion division imbalance opposition separation unlikeness

Example Sentences

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Soccer named Carlos Cordeiro—who happened to maintain a relationship with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

According to the report, the relationship started after Fraser reached out to congratulate the president on his election win in November 2024.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Infantino defended his close relationship with President Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It has not had as friendly a relationship with Debenhams, which is still formally named Boohoo.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And I had greeted one of our group by name, practically admitted a special relationship between us, when the cardinal rule of the underground was .

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Vocabulary lists containing relationship

Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List

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