Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun pal

1 sense of pal

Sense 1
buddy, brother, chum, crony, pal, sidekick -- (a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities)
       => friend -- (a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb pal

1 sense of pal

Sense 1
pal, pal up, chum up -- (become friends; act friendly towards)
       => befriend -- (become friends with; "John and Eric soon became friends"; "Have you made friends yet in your new environment?")