Collocations withfriend

These are words often used in combination withfriend.

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childhood friend
Here he reconnects with his childhood friend, the head of the local nature reserve.
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close friend
In all cases, adolescents were able to name at least one close friend using these criteria.
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closest friend
This study examines one facet of autonomy development: an adolescents' ability to maintain and successfully advocate for their own viewpoint in a dyadic discussion with their closest friend.
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dear friend
He was my dear friend.
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faithful friend
The nation has lost a faithful friend and servant.
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imaginary friend
For one such imaginary friend, life has been empty.
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lifelong friend
He may be a lifelong friend; he may be a close relative.
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loyal friend
However, being a loyal friend does not mean being uncritical.
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male friend
Widowed with children, she had a male friend who visited her daily and often took her out for the day.
From theCambridge English Corpus
trusted friend
Who was the old and trusted friend?
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