make friends
idiom
: to become someone's friend
Sometimes it is hard for children to make new friends.
—often + withShe's very good at making friends with people from all walks of life.
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While outgoing Venus harmonizes with lucky Jupiter, make friends, not waves!
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Usa Today, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Every person there wanted to make friends with each other, no judgement and was happy to help you.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Whether to get some space from his inanity, be able to spend more time with her ex-boyfriend, or simply encourage him to be a person, Tammy urges Craig to make friends with Austin (Paul Rudd), the affable evening news weatherman who moves in down the street.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
The feral but resourceful Lilo struggles to make friends, and wishes for a companion on a shooting star.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Every person there wanted to make friends with each other, no judgement and was happy to help you.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Whether to get some space from his inanity, be able to spend more time with her ex-boyfriend, or simply encourage him to be a person, Tammy urges Craig to make friends with Austin (Paul Rudd), the affable evening news weatherman who moves in down the street.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
The feral but resourceful Lilo struggles to make friends, and wishes for a companion on a shooting star.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
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“Make friends.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20friends. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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