toveri — meaning in English
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English meaning
- associate verb To connect one thing or idea with another in your mind.
- bro noun An informal word for "brother," used for a male sibling or close friend.
- buddy noun A friend or casual companion.
- companion noun A person who accompanies or spends time with another; a friend or partner.
- comrade noun A close companion or fellow member of a group, especially one who shares the same struggle or cause.
- fellow noun A man or boy; a guy.
- mate noun A friend or companion, especially of the same sex.
- peer noun Someone of the same rank, age, or status as another person.
- tovarish noun Comrade, especially with reference to the former USSR.
Senses
toveri is used for these senses in English:
- associate A companion; a comrade.
- bro (slang) Brother (a comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals).
- buddy (Maritime English) A person far removed from the conversation.
- companion A friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or accompanies
- comrade A mate, companion, or associate. [from 1590s]
- comrade A companion in battle; fellow soldier.
- mate A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
- mate (nautical) In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
associate — full definition
- verb To connect one thing or idea with another in your mind.
- verb To spend time with someone, or join with them as a partner or ally.
- noun A person you work with, especially a colleague, partner, or business contact.
- adj Joined with another person or group, often with a lower or partial level of status.
bro — full definition
- noun An informal word for "brother," used for a male sibling or close friend.
- noun A young man associated with fraternity or gym culture, often used slightly mockingly.