Befriend: meaning, definitions and examples

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befriend

 

[ bษชหˆfrษ›nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make friends with

To befriend means to establish a friendly relationship with someone. It involves showing kindness, support, and understanding towards another person, with the intention of developing a close bond.

Synonyms

befriending, cultivate a friendship, make friends with

Examples of usage

  • I decided to befriend my new neighbor by inviting them over for dinner.
  • She was quick to befriend the new student and help them navigate their way around the school.
  • We should always be open to befriend people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "befriend" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fazer amizade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคธเฅเคคเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anfreunden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berteman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดั€ัƒะถะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaprzyjaลบniฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹้”ใซใชใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se lier d'amitiรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hacerse amigo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arkadaลŸ olmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ๊ตฌ๊ฐ€ ๋˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงุฏู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spล™รกtelit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spriateliลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป“ไบค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spoprijateljiti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eignast vin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพั ะฑะพะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dostluq etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hacerse amigo

Etymology

The word 'befriend' has Old English origins, derived from 'be-' (making) and 'friend', which originally meant 'lover' or 'relative'. Over time, the meaning shifted to 'one attached to another by feelings of personal regard or affection'. The concept of befriending has been an important aspect of human relationships throughout history, emphasizing the value of companionship and mutual support.

See also: befriending, friend, friending, friendlily, friendliness, friendly, friends, friendship, unfriendliness, unfriendly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,612, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.