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Synonyms & Antonyms of friend
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1
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
- really close friends who like to do everything together and are always sharing secrets
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2
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
- hopes that the new governor will be a friend to environmental causes
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of friend (Entry 2 of 2)
as in befriend
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The first known use of friend was before the 12th century
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