Meaning & use
bond of friendship
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UK/ˌbɒnd əv ˈfrendʃɪp/
US/ˌbɑːnd əv ˈfrendʃɪp/
Meaning
phrasecountable
A strong feeling of closeness and trust between friends.
Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a bond of friendship' or 'bonds of friendship'.
Patterns
- a bond of friendship between people
- form a bond of friendship
- strengthen the bond of friendship
The two soldiers formed a bond of friendship that lasted for decades.
Their bond of friendship grew stronger after they traveled together.
A bond of friendship between the two countries was celebrated at the ceremony.
Word forms
| plural | bonds of friendship |
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Common combinations
- form a bond of friendship
- The children quickly formed a bond of friendship at summer camp.
- a strong bond of friendship
- They share a strong bond of friendship that has lasted since childhood.
- a bond of friendship between
- There is a deep bond of friendship between the two families.
- strengthen a bond of friendship
- Regular communication can strengthen a bond of friendship.
Synonyms and how they differ
- friendship
- Friendship is the general word for the relationship; a bond of friendship emphasizes the emotional tie itself.
- connection
- Connection is broader and can be formal or emotional; a bond of friendship is specifically about friendship.
Word family
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