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Common collocations with friendship in American Collocation

friendship noun

US /ˈfren(d)ʃɪp/

close, strong

close
deep
firm
intense
intimate
passionate
strong
warm

At this time many adolescents form close friendships.

lasting a long time

childhood
enduring
lasting
lifelong
long
long-lasting
long-standing
old
undying

It aims to foster lasting friendships between scouts of all races, religions and cultures.

sincere

genuine
real
sincere
true

Genuine friendship is easy to find among these hospitable people.

new or developing

blossoming
growing
new

This gives people the opportunity to develop new friendships within their own community.

surprising

unlikely

In many ways ours is an unlikely friendship.

non-sexual

platonic

There was one aspect of our relationship which I found unsettling – his platonic friendships with his ex-girlfriends.

personal

personal

He has put a personal friendship at risk for political reasons.

form a friendship

begin
build
establish
forge
form
make
strike up

The two men forged a friendship during the World Cup.

Team sport is a healthy way to have fun and make lifelong friendships.

look for friendship

seek

The club is for singles seeking friendship, love or just a fling.

encourage friendship

cultivate
encourage
foster
nurture
promote

We are dedicated to promoting friendship and cooperation between China and the UK.

strengthen a friendship

cement
deepen
strengthen

Voluntary work can help you make new friends or cement existing friendships.

renew a friendship

reaffirm
rekindle
renew

Their friendship was renewed after the break-up of her marriage.

weaken or damage a friendship

betray
ruin
test

We hope that 10 days in each other’s company doesn’t test our friendship too much!

keep a friendship going

maintain
sustain

It is important to be able to build and sustain friendships with other people.