Friendship: English Vocabulary List

used to refer to the strong and loyal bond between dogs and humans, and their ability to provide comfort, companionship, and protection

"Dogs are loyal companions — a dog is man's best friend."

"Through every difficult period, the only constant presence was his dog — a dog is man's best friend."

used to imply that a true friend is someone who supports and helps one during difficult times, showing their loyalty and trustworthiness

"Friend in need indeed."

"He helped me move when I was in trouble, proving that a friend in need is a friend indeed."

used to imply that a person's character and reputation can be influenced by the qualities and behavior of their friends and associates

"Your friends reveal your character — a man is known by the company he keeps."

"She chose her associates carefully, knowing a man is known by the company he keeps."

used to imply that a true friend is someone who is considerate and respectful of their friends' feelings, avoiding actions or words that could be hurtful or damaging to the relationship

"A real friend does not hurt you — a good friend never offends."

"He knew their friendship was real because a good friend never offends without cause."

used to suggest that someone who tries to be friends with everyone is not truly a loyal friend to anyone, as they may not prioritize any one person's needs or interests over another's

"Trying to please all fails."

"He tried to be everyone's friend but ended up alienating them, proving all men's friend is no man's friend."

used to imply that one has the freedom to choose one's friends, but not one's family, emphasizing the need to accept and navigate familial relationships with patience

"You can choose friends but not family — you can choose your friends but you cannot choose your family."

"She got along perfectly with her chosen circle and struggled only with relatives — you can choose your friends but you cannot choose your family."

used to suggest that repairing a damaged friendship or relationship is possible, but it will never be as strong and reliable as before due to lingering mistrust or resentment

"A repaired friendship is never as strong — a broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound."

"They patched things up but something was permanently different — a broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound."

used to suggest that having boundaries and some privacy in a friendship can help to maintain its health and longevity, as it can prevent conflict and strain

"A little distance keeps friendships healthy — a hedge between keeps friendship green."

"They maintained boundaries that allowed the relationship to thrive — a hedge between keeps friendship green."

used to imply that a person who tries to be friends with everyone often lacks genuine loyalty and deep connections, as true friendship requires personal investment and a certain level of exclusivity

"Being friends with all fails."

"His superficial connections meant he had no one to rely on; a friend to all is a friend to none."

used to imply that while it is easy to form new friendships, maintaining them over time requires effort and investment

"Friendships are easy to start and hard to maintain — friendship is like money, easier made than kept."

"They had connected easily but maintaining the relationship required real effort — friendship is like money, easier made than kept."

used to imply that it is better to avoid making a joke that might offend a friend and risk damaging the friendship

"Don't risk friendship for joke."

"He decided not to tell the potentially offensive joke, realizing better lose a jest than a friend."

used to advise one to be cautious and deliberate in choosing friends, but to be loyal and patient with them once they are chosen

"Choose friends slowly and change them even more slowly — be slow in choosing a friend but slower in changing him."

"She had very few close friends but was fiercely loyal to them — be slow in choosing a friend, but slower in changing him."

used to suggest that lending money to a friend can strain the relationship and potentially lead to the loss of the friendship

"Mixing money and friendship causes problems — lend your money and lose your friend."

"She refused to lend anything to people she cared about — lend your money and lose your friend."

used to suggest that even close friends can sometimes cause harm or trouble, and it is important to be cautious and protect oneself from negative consequences

"Friends can cause trouble."

"After her friend revealed her secret, she thought, save us from our friends."