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Meanings of friendly in English

Spanish
amigo

Of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally.

        amigo
        Portuguese
        amistoso
        Spanish
        amistoso

        Characteristic of or befitting a friend.

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            Usage of friendly in English
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            The election result was seen as a vote against Ma's China-friendly policies.
            Reuters
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            That means we don't really have measures to create family friendly workplaces.
            The Irish Times
            3
            Cropper said micro-finance could also help developing countries pursue environmentally friendly policies.
            Reuters
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            Higher government spending and aid from friendly countries certainly played a role.
            Reuters
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            The match, a friendly, was abandoned as a result of the violence.
            The Irish Times
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            Whenever possible, I like to be on friendly terms with potential problems.
            Rogues
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            The friendly relationship and collaboration between the two groups will however continue.
            Reuters
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            She began calling out in loud, friendly Arabic: Good day, my friends.
            Wild Storm
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            Visit Website LESSON: Modern climbing ropes include a number of climber-friendly features.
            Climbing Magazine
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            Last week the Alzheimer's Society published its first charter on dementia-friendly technology.
            The Guardian
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            We have no state income tax and Nevada is extremely business friendly.
            A nose for justice
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            Which is a relatively friendly and diplomatic solution to an awkward situation.
            Medium raw: a bloody valentine to the world of food and the peop...
            13
            I was very friendly with her for several months 18 months ago.
            The Guardian
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            For example, you can decide to make certain characters mean or friendly.
            The South African
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            A market friendly, experienced appointment could reduce corporate governance concerns, they added.
            Reuters
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            Wherever it's happening, TEFL targets an inclusive, friendly and open working space.
            The Guardian
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            Friendly through the time
            Friendly across language varieties
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