Befriend (Verb)
Meaning
Become friends with; "John and Eric soon became friends"; "Have you made friends yet in your new environment?".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She decided to befriend a few people in her new class to make the transition easier.
- They will help you befriend other families that share similar interests in the community.
- At the summer camp, Lauren quickly managed to befriend almost everyone in her cabin.
- Her friendly nature allowed her to quickly befriend coworkers in the new job.
- Students who volunteer are likely to befriend like-minded individuals while giving back to the community.