friendship
Bond between companions
Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection and trust between people who aren't family or romantic partners.
Unlike kinship, friendship is chosen.
Close friendships involve emotional intimacy, loyalty, and shared experiences: Their friendship goes back twenty years.
The word also describes the state of being friends: The two nations developed a friendship based on trade.
State of having company
- connectionA joining or relation
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
- kinshipState of being related
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
rapport · closeness · togetherness · attachment · relationship · warmth · fondness · affection
Harmony between parties
- amityPeaceful mutual regard
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- peacemakingResolving conflicts through negotiation
goodwill · compatibility · congeniality · rapport · simpatico · like-minded · acceptance
Support spurring continued effort
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
- empathySharing another's emotions
- compassionConcern for others' distress
understanding · reassurance · consolation · guidance · mentorship · backing · solidarity · cheerleader
Mutual loyalty among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
- solidarityUnity among allies
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
teamwork · bonding · hangout · crew · squad · tribe · circle · gang
Devoted loyalty maintained
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- constancyUnchanging faithfulness over time
commitment · reliability · trustworthiness · dependability · allegiance · dedication · true-hearted · unswerving
Shared business arrangement
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- pactFormal agreement between parties
- leagueAssociation or distance unit
- unionJoining into one
association · affiliation · networking · collaboration · reciprocity · quid-pro-quo · strategic · connections
Self-assurance or trust
- faithTrust without proof
- honestyTruthfulness, sincerity
- sincerityHonest, unfeigned genuineness
- opennessQuality of being accessible
candor · transparency · vulnerability · confiding · secrets · heart-to-heart · genuine · authentic
companionship
State of having company
- connectionA joining or relation
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
- kinshipState of being related
fellowship · rapport · closeness · togetherness · attachment · relationship · warmth · fondness · affection · devotion
accord
Harmony between parties
- amityPeaceful mutual regard
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
peacemaking · goodwill · compatibility · congeniality · rapport · simpatico · like-minded · acceptance
encouragement
Support spurring continued effort
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- sympathyCompassionate understanding of others
- empathySharing another's emotions
compassion · understanding · reassurance · consolation · guidance · mentorship · backing · solidarity · cheerleader · listener
comradeship
Mutual loyalty among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
- solidarityUnity among allies
fellowship · teamwork · bonding · hangout · crew · squad · tribe · circle · gang · clique
faithfulness
Devoted loyalty maintained
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
constancy · commitment · reliability · trustworthiness · dependability · allegiance · dedication · true-hearted · unswerving · ride-or-die
partnership
Shared business arrangement
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- pactFormal agreement between parties
- leagueAssociation or distance unit
union · association · affiliation · networking · collaboration · reciprocity · quid-pro-quo · strategic · connections
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
openness · candor · transparency · vulnerability · confiding · secrets · heart-to-heart · genuine · authentic · truthfulness
friendshipenmity
Bitter, lasting ill will
hatred · hostility · animosity · antagonism · malice
friendshipenmity
Bitter, lasting ill will
feud · estrangement · alienation · hostility · conflict
friendshipkinship
State of being related
romance · romantic love · marriage · family · acquaintanceship
- friendship braceletHandcrafted wristband exchanged between companions
- true friendshipAuthentic, lasting mutual affection
- fair-weather friendshipsBonds lasting only during ease
- fake friendship
- power of friendshipCollective strength through bonds
- female friendshipBond between women