"friend" Definition

Definitions for the word "friend" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
One who entertains for another such sentiments of esteem, respect, and affection that he seeks his society aud welfare; a wellwisher; an intimate associate; sometimes, an attendant.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
One not inimical or hostile; one not a foe or enemy; also, one of the same nation, party, kin, etc., whose friendly feelings may be assumed. The word is some times used as a term of friendly address.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
One who looks propitiously on a cause, an institution, a project, and the like; a favorer; a promoter; as, a friend to commerce, to poetry, to an institution.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
One of a religious sect characterized by disuse of outward rites and an ordained ministry, by simplicity of dress and speech, and esp. by opposition to war and a desire to live at peace with all men. They are popularly called Quakers.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
A paramour of either sex.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. t.
To act as the friend of; to favor; to countenance; to befriend.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
1 person one likes and chooses to spend time with (usu. Without sexual or family bonds). 2 sympathizer, helper. 3 ally or neutral person (friend or foe?). 4 person already mentioned (our friend at the bank). 5 regular supporter of an institution. 6 (friend) quaker. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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