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What type of suffix would you add to friend?

Here are some suffixes you could add to "friend" and what they would mean:

Common Suffixes:

* -ly: Creates an adverb meaning "in a friendly way." (e.g., "He greeted her in a friendly way.")

* -ship: Creates a noun meaning "the state of being friends." (e.g., "Their friendship was strong.")

* -less: Creates an adjective meaning "without friends." (e.g., "The lonely child felt friendless.")

* -hood: Creates a noun referring to the state of being a friend or the time spent as a friend. (e.g., "They shared a special friendshiphood in their youth.")

Less Common Suffixes:

* -er: Creates a noun referring to someone who makes friends easily or someone who is good at being a friend. (e.g., "She's a real friend-er.")

* -dom: Creates a noun meaning "the state of being a friend" or "the realm of friendship." (e.g., "She lived in the friendly-dom of the village.")

Creative Suffixes:

* -itude: Creates a noun implying a state of being, emphasizing friendliness. (e.g., "The group radiated an air of friendliness-itude.")

* -ism: Creates a noun referring to a philosophy or style of behavior related to friendship. (e.g., "His approach to life was guided by friend-ism.")

The best suffix to choose depends on the specific meaning you want to convey.

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