1. noun /frɛnd/
a) A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
The Automobile Association is every motorist’s friend.
The police is every law abiding citizen’s friend.
Syn: bud, buddy, chum, mate, pal, crony, amigo, boyfriend, girlfriend, lover, acquaintance, ally, admirer, booster, champion, protagonist, supporter, buster
2. verb /frɛnd/
To add a person to a list of friends on ones social networking site; to officially designate (someone) as a friend.
Lo sluggish Knight the victors happie pray: / So fortune friends the bold [...].
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