Synonyms for friend
38 synonyms for “friend”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Friend as in “supporter”
noun: a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
- supporter
- mate
- admirer
- buddy
- lover
- champion
- pal
- protagonist
- patron
- advocate
- fellow
- booster
- brother
- bud
- sport
- chuck
- sister
- billy
Friend as in “acquaintance”
noun: a person with whom you are acquainted
- acquaintance
- comrade
- companion
- crony
- boyfriend
- colleague
- intimate
- chum
- classmate
- familiar
- sweetheart
- contact
- roommate
Friend as in “ally”
noun: an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
- ally
- confidant
- associate
- partner
- duck
- confidante
Friend as in “cove”
noun: a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
- cove
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