friends

UK
/frɛndz/
US
/frɛndz/

Translations

friendnoun

friends

pl

friends
pl
UK
/frɛnd/
US
/frɛnd/
He is my best friend.
Он мой лучший друг.
She is my childhood friend.
Она моя подруга детства.
Additional translations
friendverb

friends

friended
Past Simple
friended
Past Participle
friending
Gerund
UK
/frɛnd/
US
/frɛnd/
I like to friend people who share my interests.
Мне нравится дружить с людьми, которые разделяют мои интересы.
Additional translations
Synonyms
connect with
add as a friend
socialize with
buddy up to
pal (up with)
become friends with
make friends with

Definitions

friendnoun
A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
She has been my best friend since childhood.
A person who supports a cause, organization, or country by giving financial or other help.
The charity event was attended by many friends of the organization.
A member of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as a Quaker.
The Friends gathered for their weekly meeting at the local Quaker house.
A person who is added to one's list of contacts on a social networking website.
I have over 500 friends on Instagram.
friendverb
To add someone to a list of friends on a social networking site.
She decided to friend him on Facebook to stay in touch.
To act as a friend to; befriend.
The volunteers were there to friend the newcomers and make them feel welcome.