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re·la·tion·ship (ri lā′s̸hən s̸hip′)

noun

  1. the quality or state of being related; connection
  2. connection by blood, marriage, etc.; kinship
  3. a particular instance of being related
  4. a continuing attachment or association between persons, firms, etc., specif., one between lovers

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relationship Synonyms

relationship

n.

relation, connection, tie, association, consanguinity, affinity, likeness, link, kinship, blood tie, bond, dependence, interdependence, relativity, proportion, rapport, contact, appositeness, analogy, similarity, homogeneity, interrelation, correlation, nearness, alliance, involvement, attachment, affiliation, relevance, accord, hookup*; see also similarity.

Antonyms difference*, dissimilarity*, separation.


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relationship Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • build: We seek to build relationships over many years with our clients.

Adjective modifier

  • close: The section clearly has a close relationship to the power of a court to punish for contempt.

Preposition: with

  • client: There is always a financial relationship with a client.

Preposition: between

  • variable: Statistical analysis: Relationships between continuous variables were examined with Pearson product moment correlation coefficients.

Noun used with modifier

  • same-sex: G and W had cohabited in a same-sex relationship, during which G conceived two children following anonymous donor insemination.
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relationship quotes

Great Britain has lost an Empire and not yet found a role. The attempt to playa separate power roleöthat is, a role apart from Europe, based on a special relationship with the United States, on being the head of the Commonwealthöis about to be played out. Her Majesty's Government is now attempting, wisely in my opinion, to re-enter Europe.

-Acheson, Dean Gooderham

The dependence of London on Washington for the supplyof our so-called independent nuclear weaponsis all that remains of the'special relationship'and†it is reallya ball and chainlimitingourcapacity toplaya more positive role in the world. See Churchill 217:93.

-Benn,Tony (Anthony Neil Wedgwood)

Would a special relationship between the United States and the British Commonwealth be inconsistent with our overriding loyalty to the world organization?

-Churchill, Lord Randolph Henry Spencer

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