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friendship

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/ˈfrɛndʃɪp/ · friend-ship

The state of being friends; a relationship between friends.

daily literature poetry

Meanings

nouninformal

The state of being friends; a relationship between friends.

دوستی کا حال؛ دوستوں کے درمیان ایک رشتہ۔

دوستی

dosti

Synonyms

companionship camaraderie associationدوستیرفاقتدوستانہ تعلق

Antonyms

enmity hostility rivalryدشمنیعداوتمخالفانہ رویہ

Common Collocations

lasting friendship
true friendship
friendship bond

Example Sentences

Their friendship has lasted for over a decade.

ان کی دوستی ایک دہائی سے زیادہ عرصے تک قائم رہی ہے۔

Un ki dosti aik dahai se zyada arse tak qaem rahi hai.

Friendship is one of the greatest treasures in life.

دوستی زندگی کا ایک بڑا خزانہ ہے۔

Dosti zindagi ka aik bara khazana hai.

She values her friendship with her college mates.

وہ اپنے کالج کے دوستوں کے ساتھ دوستی کی قدر کرتی ہے۔

Woh apne college ke doston ke sath dosti ki qadr karti hai.

Easily Confused With

fellowship:Fellowship generally refers to a more formal or professional relationship, while friendship is often more personal and informal.

companionship:Companionship often highlights the aspect of spending time together, whereas friendship includes emotional bonds and support.

acquaintance:Acquaintance refers to a more superficial relationship, while friendship implies a deeper connection.

Word Family

friendly

adjectiveدوستانہ

friend

nounدوست

befriend

verbدوستی کرنا

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a friend you cherish; associate the warmth of that bond with the word 'friendship'.

Imagine two friends laughing and sharing secrets in a cozy café.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دوستی کا یہ عالم تو کچھ نہ پوچھو کتنے دوست بنے ہیں تم سانپوں کے ساتھ

Dosti ka yeh aalam to kuch na poocho Kitne dost bane hain tum saanpon ke sath

Do not ask about the state of friendship; how many friends have turned out to be snakes.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوستی پر خاندانی آداب کا اثر ہوتا ہے۔

Dosti par khandani aadab ka asar hota hai.

Friendship is influenced by familial etiquette.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "freondgesceap" — the state of being friends

First known use: 13th century

The word 'friendship' evolved from Old English and has maintained its meaning related to a close and mutual bond between individuals over centuries.