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

Ulf wants what most men want, especially middle-aged single men with lots of friends at pubs. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Then Drew Durham says hey after another day of running his custom gear business out of his townhouse behind nearby Piedmont Middle School, before heading back to grab a table with friends on the patio. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Needing a space to work from home, Joe Longstreet built it himself over the years, with the help of his friends and family. — Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

At the heart of it, kids care more about having fun with friends than elaborate party details. — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 26 July 2026

With its flowing sleeves and a comfortable fit, these tops are an elegant and chic option for a night out or brunch with friends. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 26 July 2026

The first was Joshua’s return from his involvement in the tragic car crash that took the lives of two of his closest friends and team-mates, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele — a crash that left Joshua injured and hospitalised for two days. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Since confirming their relationship in early 2025, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster haven’t exactly won over the Greatest Showman star’s friends. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 July 2026

The three friends who traveled with Wells on the boat to Horn Island have been interviewed in depth, the sheriff told the Sun Herald. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Phrases Containing friends

• be friends with