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View usage for: (kɪndrɪd) 1. uncountable noun [with poss]Your kindred are your family, and all the people who are related to you. [dialect, or old-fashioned] The offender made proper restitution to the victim's kindred. Synonyms: family, relations, relatives, connections More Synonyms of kindred 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Kindred things are similar to each other. [formal] I recall many discussions with her on these and kindred topics. Synonyms: similar, like, related, allied More Synonyms of kindred More Synonyms of kindred kindred in British English (ˈkɪndrɪd) adjective1. having similar or common qualities, origin, etc 2. related by blood or marriage 3. kindred spirit noun5. similarity in character 6. a person's relatives collectively Derived forms kindredness (ˈkindredness) or kindredship (ˈkindredˌship) noun Word origin C12 kinred, from kin + -red, from Old English rǣden rule, from rǣdan to rule kindred in American English (ˈkɪndrɪd) noun2. family or relatives; kin; kinfolk adjective3. Archaic related by birth or common origin 4. of like nature; similar kindred spirits SIMILAR WORDS: reˈlated Word origin with intrusive -d- < ME kinreden < OE cynn, kin + ræden, state, condition, akin to rædan, read 1Synonyms of 'kindred'family, relations, relatives, connections similar, like, related, allied like-minded, similar, compatible, understanding relationship, affinity, consanguinity More Synonyms of kindred Definition a person's relatives collectively She has reconnected with her kindred. Synonyms relations relatives connections flesh kinsmen kinsfolk ainga (New Zealand) rellies (Australian, slang) Definition having similar qualities I recall discussions with her on these and kindred topics. We're sort of kindred spirits. Synonyms like-minded similar similar responsive in tune congenial like Definition relationship by blood or marriage Additional synonymsDefinition a close similarity in appearance, structure, or quality The two plots share certain obvious affinities. Synonyms similarity, relationship, relation, connection, alliance, correspondence, analogy, resemblance, closeness, likeness, compatibility, kinshipDefinition pleasant and enjoyable I've gone out of my way to be agreeable to his friends. Synonyms friendly, pleasant, nice, sociable, affable, congenial, good-natured, likable or likeable Definition united by a common aim or common characteristics doctors and other allied medical professionals Synonyms connected, joined, linked, tied, related, associated, syndicated, affiliated, kindred- kindliness
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Additional synonymsDefinition related to or descended from a common ancestor Apocalypticism and millennialism are cognate theological terms. Synonyms related, similar, allied, associated, connected, alike, affiliated, akin, analogous, kindredDefinition friendly and pleasant to be with They stood around the room chatting in small companionable groups. Synonyms friendly, neighbourly, familiar, outgoing, cordial, sociable, genial, affable, congenial, gregarious, convivial, conversable Definition able to exist together harmoniously She and I are very compatible – we're interested in all the same things. Synonyms like-minded, harmonious, in harmony, in accord, of one mind, of the same mind, en rapport Definition having a similar disposition or tastes Synonyms compatible, fit, suitable, adapted, sympathetic, like-minded, well-suited, kindredMarch and April sales this year were up 8 per cent on the corresponding period last year. Synonyms equivalent, matching, answering, similar, related, correspondent, identical, complementary, synonymous, reciprocal, analogous, interrelated, correlative Definition showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust He has been friendly to me. Synonyms amiable, kind, kindly, welcoming, warm, neighbourly, thick (informal), attached, pally (informal), helpful, sympathetic, fond, outgoing, comradely, confiding, affectionate, receptive, benevolent, attentive, sociable, genial, affable, fraternal, good, close, on good terms, chummy (informal), peaceable, companionable, clubby, well-disposed, buddy-buddy (slang, US, Canadian), palsy-walsy (informal), matey or maty (British, informal), on visiting terms Definition a person's relatives collectively I'm going to live with my husband's kin. Synonyms family, people, relations, relatives, connections, kindred, kinsmen, kith, kinsfolk, ainga (New Zealand), rellies (Australian, slang) Definition direct descent from an ancestor They can trace their lineage back to the 18th century. Synonyms descent, family, line, succession, house, stock, birth, breed, pedigree, extraction, ancestry, forebears, progeny, heredity, forefathers, genealogyShe made matching cushion covers. Synonyms identical, like, same, double, paired, equal, toning, twin, equivalent, parallel, corresponding, comparable, duplicate, coordinating, analogousDefinition linked by kinship or marriage He is related by marriage to some of the complainants. Synonyms akin, kin, kindred, cognate, consanguineous, agnate Additional synonymsShe sounds a most sympathetic character. Synonyms like-minded, compatible, agreeable, friendly, responsive, appreciative, congenial, companionable, well-intentioned Definition kind, sympathetic, or tolerant towards people Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off. Synonyms sympathetic, kind, compassionate, considerate, kindly, accepting, patient, sensitive, forgiving, discerning, tolerant, responsive, perceptive, forbearing |