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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The venture capitalist and LinkedIn co-founder said Feb. 3 on X that he knew Epstein “because of a fundraising relationship with MIT, which I very much regret.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Japan has no option but a close relationship with the U.S. for its security,” said Gerald Curtis, an expert on Japanese politics at Columbia University.

From The Wall Street Journal

But further revelations this week about his continued relationship with the late disgraced financier after his conviction have led to renewed criticism of the prime minister's decision from Labour MPs.

From BBC

While they are often marketed as sources of comfort and connection, the researchers say they rely on a simplified understanding of memory, identity and relationships.

From BBC

"This living bridge... of diaspora is a great strength for us. The steps taken for their welfare lend a human foundation to our relationship," Modi said.

From Barron's

relationship

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