Definition Synonyms
Definition of relationship - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
socialconnection or association between people or things
- Their relationship grew stronger over the years.
2.
romanceromantic or sexual involvement between individuals
- They have been in a relationship for two years.
3.
familykinship or family connection by blood or marriage
- She discovered her relationship to the royal family.
4.
musicTECH. affinity between keys, chords, and tones in musicTECH.
- The relationship between the chords creates harmony.
Expressions with relationship
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relationship with frequent arguments or conflicts
They had a stormy relationship, always arguing about small things.
close and unique connection between two entities
Their special relationship led to successful collaborations.
relationship with many problems or difficulties
They have a rocky relationship and often argue.
relationship lacking excitement or variety
She felt stuck in a vanilla relationship, craving more excitement.
nurture and maintain a relationship actively
She made an effort to cultivate a relationship with her new colleagues.
have a romantic partner in an ongoing way
They are in a relationship and very happy together.
connection with mutual goodwill and cooperation
They maintained a friendly relationship despite their differences.
emotional or social connection between individuals
The human relationship between them was strengthened by shared experiences..
intimate or romantic connection between two people
Their personal relationship blossomed into a lifelong partnership.
current state of a person's romantic relationship
She updated her relationship status to 'in a relationship' on social media.
connection between companies for mutual benefit
The business relationship helped both companies grow.
connection by blood, marriage, or adoption
Family relationship is important in many cultures.
romantic relationship between partners living far apart
They have been in a long-distance relationship for two years.
sustain a bond over time
They managed to maintain a relationship for over ten years.
romantic relationship with sexual activity
Their sexual relationship turned into a deep emotional bond.
professional connection between people
They have a good working relationship built on trust and respect.
clear link where one thing changes or affects another in a simple way
The data shows a direct relationship between exercise time and energy levels.
complex connection between people or things
The intricate relationship between the two characters drives the plot of the novel.
connection of care and authority between a mother or father and child
A healthy parent-child relationship supports strong emotional development.
worker who maintains contacts with clients or partner companies
Our relationship manager handles the bank's largest corporate clients.
connection between parties where one confidently depends on another's actions or decisions
A strong trust relationship developed between the mentor and the new employee.
legal and practical link between a worker and the person or company hiring them
An employment relationship exists once the company supervises and pays the worker regularly.
state of being related by birth or shared genes
They have a blood relationship, not just a friendship.
relationship that is damaged or broken
Their fractured relationship made family gatherings very tense.
Origin of relationship
Latin, relationem (a bringing back)
Terms with relationship included in their meaning
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relationship
male partner in a romantic relationship
dating
female partner in a romantic relationship
relationship
enter into a marriage with someone
relationship
inquiring about marital status
relationship
having a spouse in a legal relationship
money storage
bank relationship allowing deposits and withdrawals
relationship
romantic partner or term of endearment
relationship
most near in relationship
relationship
two people in a romantic relationship
relationship
person who is dear to one
relationship
used to address someone affectionately
relationship
associate who provides help or support
relationship
husband or male partner
relationship
state of being married
emphasis
used to emphasize a personal relationship or connection
proximity
nearest in relationship
relationship
one of a pair in a relationship
unmarried
not married or in a romantic relationship
relationship status
ask if someone has a romantic partner
friendship
have a friendly relationship with someone
relationship
person related by blood, marriage, or adoption
relationship
person with whom one shares mutual affection
relationship
being physically held by another person
relationship
woman's most trusted confidant
Examples of relationship in a sentence
She values her relationship with her mentor. Their relationship blossomed over the summer. She ended the relationship last month. Their relationship was confirmed through a DNA test. The relationship between the two families was well-documented. Musicians explore the relationship of different keys.
The relationship of tones defines the piece's mood.
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- French:relation, relation amoureuse, ...
- German:Beziehung, Verwandtschaft, ...
- Italian:relazione, storia d'amore, ...
- Spanish:relación, parentesco, ...
- Portuguese:relação, relacionamento, ...
- Chinese:关系, 恋爱关系, ...
- Japanese:関係, 交際, ...
- Arabic:عَلَاقَة, عَلَاقَة عَاطِفِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:קֶשֶׁר, קֶשֶׁר מִשְׁפַּחְתִּי, ...
- Russian:отношения, роман, ...
- Ukrainian:відносини, стосунки, ...
- Hindi:संबंध, रोमांटिक संबंध, ...
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