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

The finale underlines that break in its final scenes, cross-cutting between the former friends as Alicent makes her first and only appearance in the episode at the exact moment the full tragedy of Rhaenyra’s upper hand becomes apparent. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

For decades, the Skyline Cinema in Dillon, Colorado has been one of the few places Summit County families go to watch the latest movie, teenagers go for their first jobs, and friends go to spend a few hours together. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

If friends tug you into big plans, leave room for edits and ask for feedback tomorrow, since a pause protects your clever mood. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

In July 2022, a boat chartered by a group of family and friends flipped in the Hudson River off Midtown Manhattan, killing 7-year-old Julian Vasquez and 47-year-old Lindelia Vasquez. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

The open publishing model that allows anyone to develop an application and distribute it to a small circle of friends or colleagues to solve a niche problem is now encumbered by formal identity verification. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Your friends and supporters are giving you important feedback and one of them may hold the golden keys to unlock one of your heart’s most important milestones. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

But his management, his friends and the passage of time softened him up. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The owners of the Chrysler Scimitar and two additional vehicles for sale in Monterey are 30-year friends. — James Raia, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing friends

• be friends with