friendship

[ frend-ship ]

noun

1. the state of being a friend; association as friends:

   to value a person's friendship.

2. a friendly relation or intimacy.

   Synonyms: rapport, understanding, accord, harmony

3. friendly feeling or disposition.

Other Words From

• pre·friendship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of friendship¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English frēondscipe, equivalent to friend + -ship

Example Sentences

The Westminster-based charity provides assistance and friendship for London's homeless and helps them into secure accommodation.

From BBC

Fans swapped friendship bracelets and made lifelong friends with strangers.

From BBC

To see schools come out and understand what MND is, to see schools talk about friendship and how to look after people properly, is a wonderful message for us to pass over.

From BBC

And in one of L.A.’s first cases, evidence shows how the line between accused dealer and customer can blur into friendship.

From Los Angeles Times

Students involved in intimate relationships -- close friendships as well as romantic partnerships -- are less likely to report being lonely than those who are not, she said.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• accord
• affection
• agreement
• closeness
• devotion
• good will
• harmony
• intimacy
• love
• pact
• rapport
• society
• solidarity
• understanding