Friendship IELTS Flashcards

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the state of being friends; the relationship between friends.

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Friendship

Example: Good friendship requires mutual respect and understanding.

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2
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the feeling of friendship or fellowship.

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Companionship

Example: He enjoyed the companionship of his friends during the trip.

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a close connection joining two or more people.

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Bond

Example: The bond between them grew stronger over the years.

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4
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firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something

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Trust

Example: Trust is the foundation of any good friendship.

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5
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faithfulness or a strong feeling of allegiance.

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Loyalty

Example: Her loyalty to her friends is unwavering.

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to give assistance, encouragement, or approval to someone or something.

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Support

Example: Friends should always be there to support each other.

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the ability to understand something; comprehension.

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Understanding

Example: A true friend is someone who shows understanding in difficult times.

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8
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a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.

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Confidant/Confidante

Example: She’s my confidante; I can tell her anything.

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a person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity.

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Ally

Example: She has been my ally through thick and thin.

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10
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a close friend.

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Buddy (informal)

Example: He’s been my buddy since we were kids.

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giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.

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Loyal

Example: She is a loyal friend who will always stand by you.

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12
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able to be relied on as honest or truthful.

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Trustworthy

Example: He’s one of the most trustworthy people I know.

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13
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providing encouragement or emotional help.

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Supportive

Example: I’m lucky to have such supportive friends.

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14
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sympathetically aware of other people’s feelings; tolerant and forgiving.

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Understanding

Example: She’s always so understanding when I need someone to talk to.

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15
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consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

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Reliable

Example: He’s a reliable friend who always keeps his promises.

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16
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displaying kindness and concern for others.

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Caring

Example: She’s a very caring friend who is always there when I need her.

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17
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showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

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Empathetic

Example: He’s very empathetic and always knows when I’m feeling down.

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18
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giving or ready to give help.

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Helpful

Example: He’s always so helpful; I don’t know what I’d do without him.

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19
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readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.

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Affectionate

Example: She’s very affectionate towards her friends.

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20
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act as a friend to someone by offering them your support.

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Befriend

Example: She befriended me when I was new to the city.

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give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act.

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Support

Example: He supported me through some tough times.

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22
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believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of.

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Trust

Example: I trust her with all my heart.

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23
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give one’s attention to a sound.

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Listen

Example: She always listens to me when I need to talk.

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24
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perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or speaker).

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Understand

Example: He’s the only one who really understands me.

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25
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depend on with full trust or confidence

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Rely on

Example: I know I can rely on her in any situation.

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26
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admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements

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Respect

Example: I respect her for her honesty and integrity.

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27
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have a portion of (something) with another or others.

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Share

Example: Friends share everything with each other.

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28
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stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake.

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Forgive

Example: True friends are quick to forgive each other.

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29
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protect and care for (someone) lovingly

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Cherish

Example: I cherish the moments I spend with my friends.

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30
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in a supportive manner.

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Supportively

Example: She always listens supportively when I need to talk.

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31
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in a manner that is consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted

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Reliably

Example: He’s someone you can reliably turn to for help.

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32
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in a caring manner.

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Caringly

Example: She always listens to me so caringly when I have a problem.

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33
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spend time with someone.

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Hang out with

Example: I love hanging out with my friends on the weekends.

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34
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rely on or derive support from.

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Lean on

Example: I know I can lean on you whenever I need to.

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35
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take care of and protect someone.

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Look out for

Example: He always looks out for his friends, no matter what.

36
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stay close to each other.

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Stick together

Example: In tough times, it’s important for friends to stick together.

37
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meet to discuss recent events and activities.

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Catch up

Example: Let’s catch up over coffee sometime this week.

38
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a very close friend.

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BFF (Best Friends Forever) -

Example: She’s my BFF; we do everything together.

39
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to look out for and support each other.

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Have each other’s backs

Example: We’re like family; we always have each other’s backs.

40
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during happy and sad times

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In good times and bad

Example: True friends stick together in good times and bad.

41
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relax together.

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Chill out together

Example: Let’s just chill out together this weekend.

42
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have a great time.

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Have a blast -

Example: We had a blast at the party last night.

43
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someone who listens to your problems and gives you sympathy.

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A shoulder to cry on

Example: She’s always been a shoulder to cry on when I’m feeling down.

44
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two people who are very similar in interests, disposition, or behavior.

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Two peas in a pod

Example: They’re like two peas in a pod; they do everything together.

45
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make a special effort to achieve something.

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Go the extra mile

Example: She always goes the extra mile to help her friends.

46
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in spite of all sorts of difficulties.

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Through thick and thin

Example: We’ve been friends through thick and thin for over 20 years.

47
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to endure a painful or otherwise unpleasant situation that is seen as unavoidable.

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Bite the bullet -

Example: I knew I had to bite the bullet and apologize to my friend.

48
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to begin a friendship

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Form a friendship

Example: We formed a friendship while working on the project together.

49
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to create or develop a friendship, often through shared experiences or challenges.

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Forge a friendship

Example: We forged a friendship during our time at university.

50
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to keep a friendship strong and in good condition.

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Maintain a friendship

Example: It’s important to make an effort to maintain friendships, even when life gets busy.

51
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to make a friendship stronger or more intense.

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Deepen a friendship

Example: Traveling together really deepened our friendship.

52
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to stop being friends with someone.

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End a friendship

Example: It was hard to end the friendship, but it was necessary for my own well-being.

53
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people of similar character or with similar interests will often congregate or associate with one another.

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Birds of a feather flock together

Example: It’s no wonder they get along so well; birds of a feather flock together.

54
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a true friend is one who helps you when you are in need.

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Friend in need is a friend indeed

Example: When I was in the hospital, she stayed with me every day. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

55
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both people in a friendship must contribute if it is to remain strong and healthy.

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Friendship is a two-way street

Example: I can’t always be the one making plans; friendship is a two-way street.

56
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if you do something for me, I’ll do something for you in return.

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You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours

Example: Sure, I’ll help you move this weekend. You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.

57
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to form or build a friendship.

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Develop a friendship

Example: It’s important to develop friendships with your colleagues to create a positive work environment.

58
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to nurture and encourage the growth of a friendship.

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Cultivate a friendship

Example: We should take the time to cultivate friendships with people from different backgrounds.

59
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to create or set up a friendship.

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Establish a friendship

Example: He quickly established friendships with his new classmates.

60
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to encourage the development or growth of a friendship.

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Foster a friendship

Example: The school has programs in place to foster friendships among students.

61
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to keep in touch with friends and acquaintances.

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Maintain social connections

Example: As we get older, it becomes increasingly important to maintain social connections.

62
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to meet and talk to someone you haven’t seen for some time.

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Catch up

Example: We should catch up over coffee sometime.

63
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to chat in a relaxed or casual manner.

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Shoot the breeze

Example: We spent the afternoon shooting the breeze at the park.

64
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a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.

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Connection

Example: There’s a strong connection between us; we understand each other so well.

65
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mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

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Camraderie

Example: The camaraderie among the team members was evident both on and off the field.

66
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the state of being a partner or partners

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Partnership

Example: Their partnership in business grew out of a long-standing friendship.

67
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a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

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Alliance

Example: The alliance between the two companies was based on a shared vision for the future.

68
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friendly association, especially with people who share one’s interests.

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Fellowship

Example: The fellowship among the members of the club made it a welcoming place for newcomers.

69
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truly what something is said to be; authentic.

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Genuine

Example: She’s always been a genuine friend; I trust her completely.

70
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free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.

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Sincere

Example: Her words of encouragement were sincere, and I appreciated them deeply.

71
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making someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.

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Empowering

Example: Her friendship was empowering; she always believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself.

72
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giving someone support, confidence, or hope.

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Encouraging

Example: He’s been very encouraging throughout my job search.

73
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unable to be separated or treated separately.

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Inseparable

Example: They were inseparable; you never saw one without the other.

74
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give (someone) the authority or power to do something.

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Empower

Example: Her words of encouragement empowered me to pursue my dreams.

75
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give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

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Encourage

Example: I want to encourage you to follow your passions.

76
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accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.

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Embrace

Example: He embraced the opportunity to study abroad and make new friends.

77
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acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

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Celebrate

Example: We celebrated our friendship by going out for dinner.

78
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protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

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Cherish

Example: I cherish the memories we’ve made together.

79
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in a truthful and sincere manner.

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Genuinely

Example: She genuinely cares about her friends’ well-being.

80
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with complete sincerity and commitment.

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Wholeheartedly

Example: I wholeheartedly believe in our friendship.

81
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in a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

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Enthusiastically

Example: They greeted each other enthusiastically after being apart for so long.

82
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with love; in a loving manner.

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Lovingly

Example: She hugged her friend lovingly.

83
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to reconcile with someone after an argument or disagreement.

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Patch things up

Example: They patched things up after their argument and became friends again.

84
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to make contact with someone.

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Reach out to

Example: I reached out to her when I needed someone to talk to.

85
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to meet socially.

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Get together

Example: Let’s get together for lunch next week.

86
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to reveal one’s feelings, thoughts, or problems to someone.

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Open up to

Example: It took me a while to open up to her, but once I did, I felt so much better.

87
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to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen.

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Look forward to

Example: I’m looking forward to seeing you at the party tonight.