friendship

pronunciation

How to pronounce friendship in British English: UK [ˈfrendʃɪp] word uk audio image

How to pronounce friendship in American English: US [ˈfrendʃɪp] word us audio image

Noun:

the state of being friends

Word Origin

friendship (n.): Old English freondscipe "friendship, mutual liking and regard," also "conjugal love;" see friend (n.) + -ship. Similar formation in Dutch vriendschap, German Freundschaft, Swedish frändskap.

Synonym

n.

pact sisterhood relationship unanimity fraternity peaceful brotherhood accordance camaraderie harmony affinity comradeship amity agreement rapport tie companionship peace unity relations concord fellowship accord

n.

cordiality neighbourliness friendliness amicability

n.

familiarity affection deep rapport regard fondness devotion esteem love intimacy affinity

Example

1. Friendship is truly a gift from god .

2. Maybe you thought that friendship can 't be bought .

3. This year is the official china-pakistan friendship year .

4. Our fox and hound find their long friendship thoroughly obliterated and end up trying to kill each other .

5. True friendship never fades away .

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