relation
noun (FRIENDSHIP) /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/Definition
relations [plural] B2 the way in which two people or groups of people feel and behave towards each other: Relations between him and his new wife are rather strained.formal Britain enjoys friendly relations with Canada.Relationships in general
(Definition of relation noun (FRIENDSHIP) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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relate verb (TELL)
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related adjective (CONNECTED)
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related adjective (FAMILY)
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relation noun (CONNECTION)
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relation noun (FAMILY MEMBER)
- relation noun (FRIENDSHIP)
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relationship noun (CONNECTION)
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relationship noun (FAMILY CONNECTION)
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relationship noun (FRIENDSHIP)
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relative adjective (COMPARING)
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relative adjective (CONNECTED)
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Synonyms and related words:
- bond noun (CONNECTION)
- close adjective (RELATIONSHIP)
- communion noun
- dalliance noun
- esprit de corps noun
- human relations noun
- interpersonal adjective
- intimate adjective (PERSONAL)
- involved adjective (EMOTIONAL)
- mixed adjective
- old adjective (VERY FAMILIAR)
- platonic adjective
- relationship noun (FRIENDSHIP)
- steady adverb
- tie noun (CONNECTION)
- well connected adjective
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