befriend
Meaning
- To become a friend of, to make friends with.
- To act as a friend to, to assist.
- To favor.
Synonyms
feign friendship
pretend to be acquainted
have compassion
treat kindly
be intimate with
play up to someone
be of assistance
become friends
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/bɪˈfɹɛnd/
Etymology
From be- + friend. Compare Saterland Frisian befrüündje (“to befriend”), Dutch bevrienden (“to befriend”), German Low German befründen (“to befriend”), German befreunden (“to befriend”).
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