#1 Friend n. [friend] a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university". wn
#2 Friend n. [ally, friend] an associate who provides cooperation or assistance; "he's a good ally in fight". wn
#3 Friend n. [acquaintance, friend] a person with whom you are acquainted; "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family". wn
#4 Friend n. [supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend] a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library". wn
#5 Friend n. [Quaker] a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers). wn
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