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Antonyms for be friend
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : bih-frend |
| Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈfrɛnd |
- abandon
- abbreviate
- abstain
- accuse
- agitate
- anger
- annoy
- antagonize
- attack
- avoid
- be humble
- be modest
- blame
- block
- bore
- burden
- cease
- check
- conceal
- condemn
- confuse
- contend
- contradict
- counteract
- dampen
- decrease
- degrade
- deject
- delay
- demote
- deny
- deplete
- depress
- deprive
- desert
- deter
- diet
- differ
- disagree
- disappoint
- disapprove
- disconnect
- discontent
- discontinue
- discourage
- discredit
- disfavor
- dishearten
- dishonor
- disjoin
- dislike
- dispirit
- disprove
- dissatisfy
- dissociate
- dissuade
- distress
- disturb
- divide
- dull
- encumber
- exhaust
- fail
- fast
- forsake
- frustrate
- halt
- handicap
- harm
- hide
- hinder
- hold
- hurt
- ignore
- impede
- incite
- injure
- invalidate
- irritate
- keep
- leave
- lessen
- let down
- let go
- lose
- maintain
- moderate
- neglect
- obstruct
- offend
- oppose
- pain
- prevent
- protest
- provoke
- punish
- quit
- refuse
- reject
- relinquish
- renounce
- repress
- resign
- sentence
- separate
- sever
- shorten
- shun
- starve
- stop
- surrender
- take
- thwart
- tire
- trouble
- undermine
- uninspire
- upset
- use competition
- veto
- weaken
- withdraw
- withhold
- worry
- worsen
Definition of be friend
Origin :- 1550s, from be- + friend (q.v.). Related: Befriended; befriending.
- As in patronize : verb support a cause
- As in promote : verb help, advance
- As in satisfy : verb please, content
- As in sustain : verb keep up, maintain
- As in befriend : verb make social acquaintance; support
- As in consort : verb be friendly with; fraternize
- As in cooperate : verb aid, assist
- As in defend : verb show support for
- As in aid : verb help, support
- As in encourage : verb give support; help
- As in favor : verb pamper, reward; help
- As in help : verb aid, assist
Synonyms for be friend
- abet
- accommodate
- accompany
- advance
- advertise
- advise
- advocate
- agree
- aid
- alleviate
- amuse
- animate
- apologize for
- appease
- approve
- argue
- assert
- assist
- associate
- assuage
- attend
- avail
- back
- back up
- bail out
- ballyhoo
- band
- bankroll
- be in cahoots
- be of use
- be partial to
- bear
- bear one out
- befriend
- benefact
- benefit
- bolster
- boost
- brace
- brighten up
- bring
- buck up
- buddy up
- build up
- buoy
- buttress
- call attention to
- captivate
- capture
- carry
- case out
- champion
- chaperon
- cheer
- chip in
- chum together
- chum with
- clique with
- cloy
- coadjute
- coincide
- collaborate
- combine
- come on to
- come to defense of
- comfort
- company
- comply with
- concert
- conciliate
- concur
- conduce
- conduct
- confirm
- console
- conspire
- continue
- contribute
- convey
- convoy
- cooperate
- coordinate
- cotton to
- countenance
- cover for
- cry
- defend
- delight
- develop
- do a favor
- do a kindness
- do a service
- do one's part
- do right by
- do the trick
- ease
- egg on
- elate
- encourage
- endorse
- enliven
- entertain
- enthrall
- espouse
- esteem
- exculpate
- exhilarate
- exonerate
- explain
- facilitate
- fascinate
- favor
- feed
- fill
- fill the bill
- flatter
- fortify
- forward
- foster
- fund
- further
- gang up with
- get behind
- get by
- get chummy with
- get in with
- give a leg up
- gladden
- glut
- go along with
- go around with
- go for
- go to bat for
- go with
- gorge
- gratify
- guarantee
- hang around with
- hang out with
- hang with
- help
- hit it off
- hit the spot
- humor
- hype
- improve
- indulge
- instigate
- intercede
- invite
- join
- join forces
- join in
- justify
- keep alive
- keep company
- keep from falling
- keep going
- league
- lend a hand
- lighten
- lug
- maintain
- make exception
- make merry
- make the grade
- mingle
- mitigate
- mix
- mollify
- nourish
- nurse
- nurture
- oblige
- open doors
- open doors for
- pacify
- pack
- pal
- pal around with
- pal with
- participate
- partner
- pat on the back
- patronize
- pitch in
- placate
- play ball
- play favorites
- plead
- plug
- pool resources
- popularize
- preserve
- prevail
- prolong
- promote
- prop
- propagandize
- propitiate
- protract
- prove a case
- provide for
- publicize
- puff
- pull for
- pull strings
- pull together
- push
- push for
- put in a good word
- quench
- ratify
- rationalize
- reassure
- recommend
- reinforce
- rejoice
- relieve
- ride shotgun for
- root for
- run around with
- run with
- sanction
- sate
- satiate
- save
- say in defense
- score
- second
- see through
- sell
- sell on
- serve
- share in
- shore up
- show consideration
- show willingness
- side with
- slake
- smile upon
- solace
- spare
- speak for
- speak up for
- speed
- spoil
- sponsor
- spur
- stand by
- stand up for
- stick together
- stick up for
- stimulate
- stonewall
- straighten out
- strengthen
- stump for
- subscribe to
- subsidize
- succor
- suit
- supply
- support
- surfeit
- sustain
- take part
- take under one's wing
- take up with
- thump for
- tie up with
- tote
- transfer
- transport
- treat well
- unite
- uphold
- urge
- validate
- value
- verify
- vindicate
- warrant
- welcome
- work for
- work side by side
- work together
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