Friend
/frɛnd/
Definitions
- (n.) A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
She invited her friend to the wedding.
- (n.) A person who supports or sympathizes with a cause or group.
He is a friend of the environmental movement.
Forms
- friends
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'friend' often implies voluntary association without formal obligation, useful in defining informal relationships.
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