befriend — to become a friend to someone; to act as a friend to
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become a friend to someone; to act as a friend to
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈfrend/
Example Sentences
- The dog immediately befriended the mailman by bringing him his favorite slippers every morning.
- It's important to befriend your neighbors in case you need to borrow some sugar at midnight.
- She has a natural ability to befriend people from all walks of life.
befriend
VERB[/bɪˈfrend/]
to become a friend to someone; to act as a friend to
to become a friend to someone; to act as a friend to
Befriend those you defend, extend your hand to mend!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This English word combines the prefix 'be-' (meaning to make or cause to be) with 'friend' (a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection). The term emerged in the 16th century and developed to mean making someone into a friend or establishing a friendship with someone.
Breakdown
be- (to make, to cause to be) + friend (a person bound by affection or esteem), forming a causative verb meaning to establish a friendship with or make a friend of someone.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dog immediately befriended the mailman by bringing him his favorite slippers every morning.”
“It's important to befriend your neighbors in case you need to borrow some sugar at midnight.”
“She has a natural ability to befriend people from all walks of life.”
“The shy student was grateful when his classmate made an effort to befriend him.”
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