as in to friend
to become a friend to (someone)
He befriended the new student.
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Recent Examples of befriend
During one of her temporary positions, Rucks befriended another dentist who was working with a new clinic for people unable to get services elsewhere.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
At Syracuse in the early 1960s, Garland met and quickly befriended Lou Reed, a fellow student there.
—Jim Farber, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Gustav befriends Tekla’s second husband, Adi, while they are holed up at an old seaside resort.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Scott befriended Serafini’s wife Scott met Serafini’s wife, Erin Spohr, five years before the deadly shooting.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
At Syracuse in the early 1960s, Garland met and quickly befriended Lou Reed, a fellow student there.
—Jim Farber, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Gustav befriends Tekla’s second husband, Adi, while they are holed up at an old seaside resort.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Scott befriended Serafini’s wife Scott met Serafini’s wife, Erin Spohr, five years before the deadly shooting.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
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How 'Ratatouille' made Patton Oswalt and Anthony Bourdain friends Anthony Bourdain's TV and movie cameos: The Simpsons, Archer and more Johnson has also been linked to a potential Magic the Gathering film project from Legendary and Hasbro, according to Deadline.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Its parental control options also allow families to block their children from specific games and experiences, to limit how much time their children can spend on Roblox and to manage which friends their children play with online.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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From left: Lee Cahill teaches his baby how to high-five, with Nelly the golden retriever joining in.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Thursday that the president will make a decision on whether to join Israel's strikes within two weeks and allow the diplomatic path to play out.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
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“Befriend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befriend. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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