friended

Definition of friendednext
past tense of friend

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for friended
befriended
Verb
  • Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner befriended Nanon Williams after seeing Lyrics From Lockdown, a play inspired by his life, in 2016.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Freed hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel befriended two Israeli soldiers in captivity, creating a support system that helped all of them endure the terrifying experience.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Friended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friended. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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