befriend
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Verb — To become someone's friend, or to act in a friendly, supportive way toward them.
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How to use befriend
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Etymology
Built from be- (an old intensifying prefix) plus friend, so it literally means "to make into a friend."
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What does “befriend” mean?
The word “befriend” means to become someone's friend, or to act in a friendly, supportive way toward them. In plain terms, to make friends with someone, or to treat them kindly and supportively.
How do you pronounce “befriend”?
“Befriend” is pronounced bih-FREHND (/bəˈfɹɛnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “befriend” in a sentence?
Here is “befriend” used in a sentence: “The new student was quickly befriended by her classmates.”
What part of speech is “befriend”?
“Befriend” is a verb.