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 company wanted to test if providing a short amount of ring-fenced friendship time for its employees could also impact their wellbeing.

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"What matters is finding something you enjoy, can do regularly, and ideally can share with others, as building a friendship group around an activity can reduce psychological stress."

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He said 20 years ago there were 130 groups where people could go and be supported with friendships and relationships.

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The pair, whose friendship appears genuine and was demonstrated by their japes throughout the match, shared an affable embrace at the net.

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At 88, Janice is among a growing number of older adults seeking connection rather than care, building relationships with younger people for friendship and support.

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friendship

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