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He befriended the new student.
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Is there any chance Holly will befriend a flying horse this season?
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
In the book, Ronson recalled befriending Ethan, who at the time was roommates in New York City with Simon Rex.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Crowe first befriended Steve in the 1990s, and has remained close to the family since the outback legend's tragic death in 2006.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
Set in 2007 Gaza, the drama follows Yahya, a young student who befriends Osama, a charismatic falafel shop owner.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2025
In the book, Ronson recalled befriending Ethan, who at the time was roommates in New York City with Simon Rex.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Crowe first befriended Steve in the 1990s, and has remained close to the family since the outback legend's tragic death in 2006.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
Set in 2007 Gaza, the drama follows Yahya, a young student who befriends Osama, a charismatic falafel shop owner.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Befriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befriend. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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befriend
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be·friend
bi-ˈfrend 
: to become or act as a friend to
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