Textual thesaurus for "Friend"

(noun) Quaker

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

(noun) 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

(noun) ally, friend

an associate who provides cooperation or assistance

he's a good ally in fight

(noun) friend

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

he was my best friend at the university

(noun) supporter, friend, admirer, protagonist, booster, champion

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

all their supporters came out for the game; they are friends of the library