FRIEND
(noun) a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
synonyms : quaker(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) an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
"he's a good ally in fight"
synonyms : ally(noun) a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
"he was my best friend at the university"
(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 : admirer , booster , champion , protagonist , supporterThe winning team had many champions to cheer and support them at the contest. -added by Aswathy_inlas
The US elections saw a tough campaign battle between McCain and Obama protagonists. -added by naila_inlas
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


