Friendship

/fɹˈɛndʃɪp/

/ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/, /ˈfɹɛnʃɪp/

Friendship

a relationship between friends; the state of being friends

Examples

1. By degrees their business relationship grew into friendship.

2. It didn't change their friendship, but it made Mark appreciate Alex's openness and authenticity.

3. The misunderstanding between the two friends was blown out of proportion, painting their friendship in a bad light.

4. His constant lateness was really starting to eat into their friendship.