acquaintanceship
Translation
acquaintanceship
Examples
Our acquaintanceship developed into a friendship.
Our acquaintanceship developed into a friendship.
Grammar Patterns
an acquaintanceship with ((sb.)) a relationship with someone you know but who is not a close friend Our acquaintanceship developed into a friendship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relationship, association
Etymology
From 'acquaintance' plus the suffix '-ship', which denotes a state or relationship (e.g., friendship, relationship).
Memory Tips
The '-ship' suffix refers to a relationship. Just as 'friendship' is the state of being friends, 'acquaintanceship' is the state of being acquaintances.