friend

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: opted

2. n. One not word/inimical">inimical or word/hostile">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: opted

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: opted

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: opted

5. n. A paramour of either sex. Source: opted

6. v. t. To act as the friend of; to favor; to countenance; to befriend. Source: opted

7. n. a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) Source: wordnet

8. n. a person you know well and regard with affection and trust Source: wordnet

9. n. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance Source: wordnet

10. n. a person with whom you are acquainted Source: wordnet

11. n. a person who backs a politician or a team etc. Source: wordnet

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