[noun] a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university"
[noun] an associate who provides assistance; "he's a good ally in fight"; "they were friends of the workers" Synonyms:ally
[noun] a person with whom you are acquainted; "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family" Synonyms:acquaintance
[noun] a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library" Synonyms:supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster
[noun] a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) Synonyms:Friend, Quaker
