Friendship IELTS Flashcards
the state of being friends; the relationship between friends.
Friendship
Example: Good friendship requires mutual respect and understanding.
the feeling of friendship or fellowship.
Companionship
Example: He enjoyed the companionship of his friends during the trip.
a close connection joining two or more people.
Bond
Example: The bond between them grew stronger over the years.
firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something
Trust
Example: Trust is the foundation of any good friendship.
faithfulness or a strong feeling of allegiance.
Loyalty
Example: Her loyalty to her friends is unwavering.
to give assistance, encouragement, or approval to someone or something.
Support
Example: Friends should always be there to support each other.
the ability to understand something; comprehension.
Understanding
Example: A true friend is someone who shows understanding in difficult times.
a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.
Confidant/Confidante
Example: She’s my confidante; I can tell her anything.
a person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity.
Ally
Example: She has been my ally through thick and thin.
a close friend.
Buddy (informal)
Example: He’s been my buddy since we were kids.
giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.
Loyal
Example: She is a loyal friend who will always stand by you.
able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
Trustworthy
Example: He’s one of the most trustworthy people I know.
providing encouragement or emotional help.
Supportive
Example: I’m lucky to have such supportive friends.
sympathetically aware of other people’s feelings; tolerant and forgiving.
Understanding
Example: She’s always so understanding when I need someone to talk to.
consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Reliable
Example: He’s a reliable friend who always keeps his promises.
displaying kindness and concern for others.
Caring
Example: She’s a very caring friend who is always there when I need her.
showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
Empathetic
Example: He’s very empathetic and always knows when I’m feeling down.
giving or ready to give help.
Helpful
Example: He’s always so helpful; I don’t know what I’d do without him.
readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.
Affectionate
Example: She’s very affectionate towards her friends.
act as a friend to someone by offering them your support.
Befriend
Example: She befriended me when I was new to the city.
give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act.
Support
Example: He supported me through some tough times.
believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of.
Trust
Example: I trust her with all my heart.
give one’s attention to a sound.
Listen
Example: She always listens to me when I need to talk.
perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or speaker).
Understand
Example: He’s the only one who really understands me.
depend on with full trust or confidence
Rely on
Example: I know I can rely on her in any situation.
admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements
Respect
Example: I respect her for her honesty and integrity.
have a portion of (something) with another or others.
Share
Example: Friends share everything with each other.
stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake.
Forgive
Example: True friends are quick to forgive each other.
protect and care for (someone) lovingly
Cherish
Example: I cherish the moments I spend with my friends.
in a supportive manner.
Supportively
Example: She always listens supportively when I need to talk.
in a manner that is consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted
Reliably
Example: He’s someone you can reliably turn to for help.
in a caring manner.
Caringly
Example: She always listens to me so caringly when I have a problem.
spend time with someone.
Hang out with
Example: I love hanging out with my friends on the weekends.
rely on or derive support from.
Lean on
Example: I know I can lean on you whenever I need to.
take care of and protect someone.
Look out for
Example: He always looks out for his friends, no matter what.
stay close to each other.
Stick together
Example: In tough times, it’s important for friends to stick together.
meet to discuss recent events and activities.
Catch up
Example: Let’s catch up over coffee sometime this week.
a very close friend.
BFF (Best Friends Forever) -
Example: She’s my BFF; we do everything together.
to look out for and support each other.
Have each other’s backs
Example: We’re like family; we always have each other’s backs.
during happy and sad times
In good times and bad
Example: True friends stick together in good times and bad.
relax together.
Chill out together
Example: Let’s just chill out together this weekend.
have a great time.
Have a blast -
Example: We had a blast at the party last night.
someone who listens to your problems and gives you sympathy.
A shoulder to cry on
Example: She’s always been a shoulder to cry on when I’m feeling down.
two people who are very similar in interests, disposition, or behavior.
Two peas in a pod
Example: They’re like two peas in a pod; they do everything together.
make a special effort to achieve something.
Go the extra mile
Example: She always goes the extra mile to help her friends.
in spite of all sorts of difficulties.
Through thick and thin
Example: We’ve been friends through thick and thin for over 20 years.
to endure a painful or otherwise unpleasant situation that is seen as unavoidable.
Bite the bullet -
Example: I knew I had to bite the bullet and apologize to my friend.
to begin a friendship
Form a friendship
Example: We formed a friendship while working on the project together.
to create or develop a friendship, often through shared experiences or challenges.
Forge a friendship
Example: We forged a friendship during our time at university.
to keep a friendship strong and in good condition.
Maintain a friendship
Example: It’s important to make an effort to maintain friendships, even when life gets busy.
to make a friendship stronger or more intense.
Deepen a friendship
Example: Traveling together really deepened our friendship.
to stop being friends with someone.
End a friendship
Example: It was hard to end the friendship, but it was necessary for my own well-being.
people of similar character or with similar interests will often congregate or associate with one another.
Birds of a feather flock together
Example: It’s no wonder they get along so well; birds of a feather flock together.
a true friend is one who helps you when you are in need.
Friend in need is a friend indeed
Example: When I was in the hospital, she stayed with me every day. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
both people in a friendship must contribute if it is to remain strong and healthy.
Friendship is a two-way street
Example: I can’t always be the one making plans; friendship is a two-way street.
if you do something for me, I’ll do something for you in return.
You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours
Example: Sure, I’ll help you move this weekend. You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.
to form or build a friendship.
Develop a friendship
Example: It’s important to develop friendships with your colleagues to create a positive work environment.
to nurture and encourage the growth of a friendship.
Cultivate a friendship
Example: We should take the time to cultivate friendships with people from different backgrounds.
to create or set up a friendship.
Establish a friendship
Example: He quickly established friendships with his new classmates.
to encourage the development or growth of a friendship.
Foster a friendship
Example: The school has programs in place to foster friendships among students.
to keep in touch with friends and acquaintances.
Maintain social connections
Example: As we get older, it becomes increasingly important to maintain social connections.
to meet and talk to someone you haven’t seen for some time.
Catch up
Example: We should catch up over coffee sometime.
to chat in a relaxed or casual manner.
Shoot the breeze
Example: We spent the afternoon shooting the breeze at the park.
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
Connection
Example: There’s a strong connection between us; we understand each other so well.
mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Camraderie
Example: The camaraderie among the team members was evident both on and off the field.
the state of being a partner or partners
Partnership
Example: Their partnership in business grew out of a long-standing friendship.
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Alliance
Example: The alliance between the two companies was based on a shared vision for the future.
friendly association, especially with people who share one’s interests.
Fellowship
Example: The fellowship among the members of the club made it a welcoming place for newcomers.
truly what something is said to be; authentic.
Genuine
Example: She’s always been a genuine friend; I trust her completely.
free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.
Sincere
Example: Her words of encouragement were sincere, and I appreciated them deeply.
making someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.
Empowering
Example: Her friendship was empowering; she always believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself.
giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
Encouraging
Example: He’s been very encouraging throughout my job search.
unable to be separated or treated separately.
Inseparable
Example: They were inseparable; you never saw one without the other.
give (someone) the authority or power to do something.
Empower
Example: Her words of encouragement empowered me to pursue my dreams.
give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
Encourage
Example: I want to encourage you to follow your passions.
accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
Embrace
Example: He embraced the opportunity to study abroad and make new friends.
acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Celebrate
Example: We celebrated our friendship by going out for dinner.
protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
Cherish
Example: I cherish the memories we’ve made together.
in a truthful and sincere manner.
Genuinely
Example: She genuinely cares about her friends’ well-being.
with complete sincerity and commitment.
Wholeheartedly
Example: I wholeheartedly believe in our friendship.
in a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Enthusiastically
Example: They greeted each other enthusiastically after being apart for so long.
with love; in a loving manner.
Lovingly
Example: She hugged her friend lovingly.
to reconcile with someone after an argument or disagreement.
Patch things up
Example: They patched things up after their argument and became friends again.
to make contact with someone.
Reach out to
Example: I reached out to her when I needed someone to talk to.
to meet socially.
Get together
Example: Let’s get together for lunch next week.
to reveal one’s feelings, thoughts, or problems to someone.
Open up to
Example: It took me a while to open up to her, but once I did, I felt so much better.
to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen.
Look forward to
Example: I’m looking forward to seeing you at the party tonight.
