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Befriended: meaning, definitions and examples

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befriended

 

[ bɪˈfrɛndəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

forming friendships

Befriended is the past tense of befriend, which means to become friends with someone. This term often implies taking the initial steps to establish a friendship, such as offering support or companionship. It can be used in various contexts, including relationships, social activities, or even in storytelling where characters develop friendships. Befriending someone can lead to emotional connections and social support.

Synonyms

allied, connected, made friends

Examples of usage

  • She befriended her new classmates at school.
  • He befriended a stray dog and took it home.
  • They befriended each other during their travels.
  • After moving to a new city, he befriended his neighbors.

Translations

Translations of the word "befriended" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fizeram amizade

🇮🇳 दोस्त बनाना

🇩🇪 freundschaft schließen

🇮🇩 berteman

🇺🇦 подружитися

🇵🇱 zaprzyjaźnić się

🇯🇵 友達になる

🇫🇷 se faire des amis

🇪🇸 hacer amigos

🇹🇷 arkadaşlık kurmak

🇰🇷 친구가 되다

🇸🇦 أصبح صديقًا

🇨🇿 spřátelit se

🇸🇰 spriateliť sa

🇨🇳 交朋友

🇸🇮 prijateljevati

🇮🇸 vinna vini

🇰🇿 досыд болу

🇬🇪 მეგობრობა

🇦🇿 dost olmaq

🇲🇽 hacer amigos

Etymology

The word 'befriend' comes from the Middle English term 'befrienden', which is a combination of the prefix 'be-' meaning 'to make' and 'friend', which originates from the Old English 'freond'. The concept of friendship is deeply rooted in human interaction, denoting a mutual bond formed between individuals based on trust, support, and companionship. The idea of 'befriending' suggests an active effort to establish these bonds, which can be observed in literature and social practices throughout history. As societies evolved, the meaning of 'befriend' has expanded, often highlighting themes of inclusivity, kindness, and emotional connection. Today, it is frequently used in both personal and social contexts to describe the act of reaching out to others in friendship.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,325, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.