make friends

phrase

: to become someone's friend

Sometimes it is hard for children to make new friends.

—often + with

She's very good at making friends with people from all walks of life.

Examples of make friends in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Julie’s warm, friendly nature leads her to quickly become part of the community and make friends, including her neighbor Mark (Foy) and his young daughter Vanessa (Morgan). — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Guests have guaranteed access—and you're guaranteed to make friends with the bartenders. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Sniffling, Padrino said his sisters were supposed to get older, make friends, fall in love and create their own memories. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

The membership warehouse club, known for its bulk grocery items and huge packs of home supplies, has joined the likes of bars, churches and parks as a public spot where people socialize, make friends and may spark or renew romance. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for make friends

• apprehends
• comprehends
• condescends
• dividends
• recommends
• amends
• appends
• ascends
• attends
• befriends
• boyfriends
• commends