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blessing, boon

n. a desirable state; "enjoy the blessings of peace"; "a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors"

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boon

adj. very close and convivial; "boon companions"

advantage, reward

n. benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"

benefit, welfare

n. something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all"

interest, interestingness

n. the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.); "they said nothing of great interest"; "primary colors can add interest to a room"

sake, interest

n. a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety"; "in the common interest"

asset, plus

n. a useful or valuable quality

aid, assistance, help

n. a resource; "visual aids in teaching"

present

n. something presented as a gift; "his tie was a present from his wife"

approximate, near

adj. very close in resemblance; "sketched in an approximate likeness"; "a near likeness"

intimate

adj. marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity; "intimate friend"; "intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles" - V.L. Parrington

chummy, buddy-buddy, thick(p)

adj. (used informally) associated on close terms; "a close friend"; "the bartender was chummy with the regular customers"; "the two were thick as thieves for months"

close-knit, closely knit

adj. held together as by social or cultural ties; "a close-knit family"; "close-knit little villages"; "the group was closely knit"

confidential

adj. denoting confidence or intimacy; "a confidential approach"; "in confidential tone of voice"

dear, good, near

adj. with or in a close or intimate relationship; "a good friend"; "my sisters and brothers are near and dear"

familiar, intimate

adj. having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship; "on familiar terms"; "pretending she is on an intimate footing with those she slanders"

misfortune, bad luck, tough luck, ill luck

n. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

distress

n. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need); "a ship in distress"; "she was the classic maiden in distress"

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