friendship

noun

FREND-ship/ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/

Pluralfriendships

3 meanings of friendship

1
nouncountable
A close bond between people who like and care about each other.
Like a plant that grows stronger when you take care of it every day.
Their friendship began on the first day of school.
Some friendships last for many years.
Similarbond, relationship
Oppositerivalry
2
noununcountable
The state of being friends with someone.
Like two trees that grow side by side and lean on each other.
Friendship between the two families lasted for generations.
She found true friendship at her new job.
Similarcompanionship, fellowship, camaraderie
Oppositeenmity, hostility
3
noununcountable
Kind feelings and good will toward another person or group.
Like a warm welcome that shows you mean someone no harm.
The two countries signed the treaty in a spirit of friendship.
He offered the gift as a sign of friendship.
Similargoodwill, amity, friendliness
Oppositehostility, enmity, animosity

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Origin

From Old English frēondsċiepe. It comes from the word "friend" plus the ending "-ship".