pal

US /pæl/

UK /pæl/

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a friend

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He's my best pal.

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We've been pals since childhood.

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friend mate buddy chum companion

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to associate with someone as a friend

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He's always palling around with the wrong crowd.

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They palled up quickly during the trip.

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befriend associate fraternize hang out

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pen pal