Synonyms of friends

friends 1 of 2

noun

plural of friend

1

as in buddies

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• buddies
• colleagues
• confidants
• pals
• comrades
• partners
• sisters
• brothers
• acquaintances
• chums
• mates
• compadres
• confidantes
• companions
• intimates
• cronies
• familiars
• amigos
• peers
• musketeers
• associates
• fellows
• alter egos
• allies
• supporters
• collaborators
• cohorts
• sports
• accomplices
• benefactors
• blood brothers
• sympathizers
• hearties
• well-wishers
• confederates
• pen pals
• abettors
• hobnobbers
• friendlies
• main men

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemies
• foes
• competitors
• opponents
• adversaries
• rivals
• antagonists
• archenemies
• nemeses

2

as in supporters

a person who actively supports or favors a cause

hopes that the new governor will be a friend to environmental causes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supporters
• proponents
• advocates
• advocators
• exponents
• promoters
• protagonists
• apostles
• boosters
• champions
• true believers
• white knights
• paladins
• high priests
• backers
• adherents
• disciples
• loyalists
• espousers
• tub-thumpers
• expounders
• heralds
• followers
• stalwarts
• hierophants
• gospelers
• cohorts
• interpreters
• partisans
• cheerleaders
• fellow travelers
• encouragers
• applauders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opponents
• enemies
• adversaries
• antagonists
• foes
• rivals
• critics
• belittlers
• faultfinders

friends

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of friend

as in associates

Related Words

• associates
• befriends
• companies
• chums
• allies
• travels
• sorts
• groups
• consorts
• hooks up
• couples
• hangs (around or out)
• teams
• pals (around)
• clubs
• affiliates
• bonds
• gangs
• sides
• hobnobs
• fraternizes
• links
• ties
• bands
• consociates
• socializes
• joins
• mixes
• connects
• gets on
• messes around
• rallies
• cooperates
• collaborates
• relates
• leagues
• gets along
• interrelates
• mingles
• colludes
• runs
• confederates
• knots
• weds
• attaches
• conjoins

Dissimilar Words

• avoids
• shuns
• alienates
• snubs
• estranges
• cold-shoulders
• splits (up)
• breaks up
• splits
• disperses
• divorces
• disbands
• severs
• dissociates
• disjoins
• sunders
• disunites

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of friends

Noun

Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Lotsof and his friends were shocked to find their cravings had vanished. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026

While discussing the vows with her cohosts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, Roberts added that Swift and Kelce's neighbors and high school friends were also among the attendees. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Most players who have toiled in the minor league system debut in front of applauding friends and family. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Even better, Caminero will be taking some friends from the American League’s top team with him as DH Yandy Diaz, starter Drew Rasmussen and reliever Bryan Baker also were named to the American League team for the July 14 game in Philadelphia. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Isaienko and his friends wanted to challenge the perception that climbing was reserved for elite athletes. — ABC News, 5 July 2026

Among those spotted enjoying the festivities were Donna Kelce, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Heidi Gardner and Benson Boone, who raced across the city on a Citi Bike with friends to catch the show in time after weather concerns shifted the schedule. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Phrases Containing friends

• be friends with