friend Synonyms
Another word for friend
• noun (Context 1)
A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, trust, and support, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
"She has been my closest companion since we met in elementary school."
• noun (Context 2)
A person who is connected to another user on a social networking website.
"She only shares her vacation photos with approved friends on her social media profile."
• noun (Context 3)
A patron, supporter, or sympathizer of a particular cause, organization, or institution.
"As a lifelong supporter of the public library, he donated generously to the renovation fund."
• verb (Context 4)
To add someone to a list of contacts or approved connections on a social networking website.
"He friended several of his new college classmates on the platform after orientation."
• verb (Context 5)
To act as a friend to someone or become their companion (now chiefly archaic or replaced by 'befriend').
"The kindly neighbors friended the newcomers and helped them settle into the village."
Opposites of friend
The opposite of friend shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: