a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.

a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter

friends of the Boston Symphony.

a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile

Who goes there? Friend or foe?

a member of the same nation, party, etc.

( initial capital letter ) a member of the Religious Society of Friends; a Quaker.

Rare . to befriend. ?

make friends with

to enter into friendly relations with; become a friend to.

noun

enemy , foe , detractor , opponent

noun

acquaintance , ally , alter ego , associate , bosom buddy , buddy , chum * , classmate , cohort , colleague , companion * , compatriot , comrade , consort , cousin , crony , familiar , intimate , mate , pal , partner , playmate , roommate , schoolmate , sidekick , soul mate * , spare * , well-wisher , accomplice , adherent , advocate , backer , partisan , patron , supporter , amigo , brother , chum , confidant , confidante , benefactor , contributor , sponsor , ami , amie , amiga , attendant , bon ami , bonne amie , boon companion , catercousin , compadre , companion , compeer , confrre , confrere , devotee , follower , quaker , relative , sectary , wellwisher