friendship
Americannoun
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the state of being a friend; association as friends.
to value a person's friendship.
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a friendly relation or intimacy.
- Synonyms:
- rapport, understanding, accord, harmony
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friendly feeling or disposition.
Other Word Forms
- prefriendship noun
Etymology
Origin of friendship
First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English frēondscipe, equivalent to friend + -ship
Example Sentences
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The issue over Andrew’s friendship with Epstein has continued to dog the royals.
From BBC
Andrew has faced years of scrutiny over his past friendship with Epstein, who does not appear in the photo.
From BBC
Relationships and friendships were hard, being that I couldn’t go out at night.
From Los Angeles Times
Towards the end of the TV marathon, Putin was asked a series of quickfire questions, touching on his views on friendship, religion, the motherland and love at first sight.
From BBC
We also saw love for artists, both seasoned and emerging, who, against all odds, have built worlds that center care, beauty and friendship.
From Los Angeles Times
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