Befriend Meaning in English
word
bɪˈfɹɛnd
bih-FREND
bɪfɹˈɛnd
bif-REND
Definition
To become friends with someone, especially by making an effort to build a friendship.
Usage & Nuances
'Befriend' is a slightly formal or literary verb—not used as casually as 'make friends.' Commonly used when helping someone, or with animals ('befriend a stray cat'). Less common in spoken conversation.
Spanish: hacerse amigo de - entablar amistad conPortuguese (BR): fazer amizade com - tornar-se amigo dePortuguese (PT): fazer amizade com - tornar-se amigo deChinese (Simplified): 与……交朋友Chinese (Traditional): 與……交朋友Hindi: दोस्ती करनाArabic: يصادقBengali: বন্ধুত্ব করা - বন্ধুকে পরিণত করাRussian: подружитьсяJapanese: 親しくなる - 友達になるVietnamese: kết bạnKorean: 친구가 되다 - 친해지다Turkish: arkadaş olmakUrdu: دوست بناناIndonesian: menjadi teman - berteman
Example Sentences
She tried to befriend her new classmates.
basic
It can be hard to befriend someone who is very shy.
basic
He wanted to befriend the lonely dog at the shelter.
basic
She always tries to befriend new people at work to make them feel welcome.
natural
It’s easier to befriend someone when you share common interests.
natural
He managed to befriend his neighbors despite the language barrier.
natural