Friendship IELTS Flashcards
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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.