Friendship

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp/

Definitions of friendship

noun a state of mutual trust and support between two or more individuals

Example Sentences

A1 Friendship is important for happiness.

A2 My friendship with Sarah started in elementary school.

B1 Maintaining friendships requires effort and communication.

B2 True friendship is based on trust and loyalty.

C1 Friendship can withstand challenges and disagreements.

C2 The depth of friendship is often revealed during difficult times.

Examples of friendship in a Sentence

formal The bond of friendship between the two countries has strengthened over the years.

informal I cherish our friendship and all the memories we've made together.

slang Me and my bestie have a friendship that's unbreakable.

figurative In the garden of life, friendship is the most beautiful flower.

Grammatical Forms of friendship

• past tense: befriended
• plural: friendships
• comparative: more friendly
• superlative: most friendly
• present tense: befriend
• future tense: will befriend
• perfect tense: have befriended
• continuous tense: befriending
• singular: friendship
• positive degree: friendly
• infinitive: to befriend
• gerund: befriending
• participle: befriended

Origin and Evolution of friendship

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'friendship' originated from the Old English word 'freondscipe' which was derived from 'freond' meaning 'friend' and 'scipe' meaning 'state or condition of'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'friendship' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just a relationship between friends. It now also includes concepts of mutual support, trust, and companionship.