friended

past tense of friend

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friended
befriended
Verb
  • The accomplished producer was born in Houston and befriended the late Pimp C in high school.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The scarcity of food was a challenge, but Gertrude befriended farmers on her cross-country walks.
    Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Friended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friended. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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