be friends with

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Synonyms of be friends with

: to have a friendship or friendly relationship with

Examples of be friends with in a Sentence

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One fact that seems to have been forgotten in the current friendship discourse is that men and women can be friends with each other. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of be friends with was in the 15th century

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“Be friends with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20friends%20with. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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