friendship

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being friends; a relationship between people who have affection for each other.

  - "My friendship with John has lasted for over 20 years."
  - "Their friendship began when they were in kindergarten."

• noun

  A person with whom one is friends; a companion.

  - "She has many good friends who support her."
  - "My best friend helps me through tough times."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

enemyship , foeship

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Synonyms

entente cordiale

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with friendship
companionship , kinship , scholarship

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Variants

List of all variants of friendship that leads to same result
friendship , friendships , betray someone's friendship

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Etymology

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From Old English 'freondscipe', from 'freond' (friend) + '-scipe' (condition, treatment, conduct)

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks believed that the goddess Aphrodite was the protector of friendships.

2. The term 'friend' appears in the Bible over 400 times.

3. Friendship is one of the most common themes in literature and has been explored in works from around the world and throughout history.

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Related Concepts

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1. Companionship: The state or quality of being with someone or something; companionship is a close relationship between two people or animals, characterized by mutual affection and support.

2. Social network: A social structure made up of individuals and the connections between them. Social networks can be physical or virtual, and they can play a significant role in shaping our relationships, including friendships.

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Culture

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Friendship is a fundamental human relationship that has been explored extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, friendships have been portrayed in works such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'The Great Gatsby'. In art, friendships have been depicted in paintings such as 'The School of Athens' and 'The Friendship of Jacob and Esau'. In music, songs about friendship include 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston and 'With a Little Help from My Friends' by The Beatles.

How to Memorize "friendship"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two people smiling and laughing together, enjoying each other's company.
   - Think of a group of friends sitting around a table, sharing stories and laughter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'friendship' with the feeling of warmth and support.
   - Think of the word 'friend' and how it makes you feel when you're around someone you care about.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FRIENDS': Faithfulness, Respect, Involvement, Encouragement, Nurturing, and Support to remember the key components of a strong friendship.
   - Think of the phrase 'A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.'

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