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Friendship

n.

affinity

Meaning: a spontaneous feeling of closeness

Usage: Jerry didn’t know why, but he felt an incredible affinity for Kramer the first time they met.

n.

camaraderie

Meaning: brotherhood, jovial unity

Usage: Camaraderie among employees usually leads to success in business.

adj.

cordial

Meaning: warm, affectionate

Usage: His cordial greeting melted my anger at once.

adj.

gregarious

Meaning: drawn to the company of others, sociable

Usage: The gregarious student enjoyed working with every group in class.

n.

confidant

Meaning: a person entrusted with secrets

Usage: Shortly after we met, she became my chief confidant.

v.

reciprocate

Meaning: to give in return

Usage: When Priya helped Leo study for math, he reciprocated by helping her prepare for history.