friend

/fɹˈɛnd/

/ˈfɹɛnd/

Friend

someone we know well, like a lot, and trust, but normally they are not part of our family

1.1

a person with whom you are acquainted

antonyms : stranger

1.2

an associate who provides cooperation or assistance

synonyms : ally

antonyms : foe

1.3

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

synonyms : Quaker

1.4

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

synonyms : admirer

1.5

a person that one adds to the list of contacts of their account on the social media

to friend

MAIN VERB

to add someone to the list of contacts on social media

Examples

1. Friends shared a platter of crispy chicken wings with tangy dipping sauces at the sports bar.

2. The new student quickly made friends with the other musicians, because birds of a feather flock together.

3. My friend shared a heartwarming video of her baby's first steps.

4. My friend studied the nutritional benefits of different legumes for her research project.