Synonyms of friend

Noun


1. friend, person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul

usage: a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university"

2. ally, friend, associate

usage: an associate who provides cooperation or assistance; "he's a good ally in fight"

3. acquaintance, friend, person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul

usage: a person with whom you are acquainted; "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family"

4. supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend, advocate, advocator, proponent, exponent

usage: a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library"

5. Friend, Quaker, Christian

usage: a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

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Definition and meaning of friend (Dictionary)