Examples of befriend in a Sentence
He befriended the new student.
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The 16-year-old will often befriend others who have a good sense of humor just like her.
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The Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
As the Creature befriends a blind man (David Bradley), who has shared his love of books, Elordi's character explores his sense of self, and his sense of purpose, and seeks answers – in literature, and in his own fragmented memories.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
When Balthy, in an act of misguided heroism, travels to Texas in an attempt to befriend Solomon and avert a possible tragedy, he is drawn into a dangerous and thrilling new world.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
Liza Minnelli's iconic career has included both starring alongside and befriending some of Hollywood's most prolific names, from Elizabeth Taylor to Michael Jackson.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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The Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
As the Creature befriends a blind man (David Bradley), who has shared his love of books, Elordi's character explores his sense of self, and his sense of purpose, and seeks answers – in literature, and in his own fragmented memories.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
When Balthy, in an act of misguided heroism, travels to Texas in an attempt to befriend Solomon and avert a possible tragedy, he is drawn into a dangerous and thrilling new world.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
Liza Minnelli's iconic career has included both starring alongside and befriending some of Hollywood's most prolific names, from Elizabeth Taylor to Michael Jackson.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Befriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/befriend. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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befriend
verb
be·friend
bi-ˈfrend 
: to become or act as a friend to
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