Make friends with Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈfɹɛndz/, /ˈfɹɛnz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
MAYK FRENDZ WITH
mˈeɪk/ /fɹˈɛndz/ /wˈɪð
MAYK FRENDZ WITH
Definition
To become friends or start a friendly relationship with someone.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used for both children and adults. Often followed by the person or group: 'make friends with the new kid.' Not typically used for close/intimate bonds—that’s 'become close with.' Don’t confuse with simply 'meet.'
Spanish: hacerse amigo dePortuguese (BR): fazer amizade comPortuguese (PT): fazer amizade comChinese (Simplified): 与...交朋友Chinese (Traditional): 與...交朋友Hindi: से दोस्ती करनाArabic: يصبح صديقًا لـBengali: বন্ধু হওয়া - বন্ধুত্ব করাRussian: подружитьсяJapanese: 友だちになる - 友達を作るVietnamese: kết bạn vớiKorean: 친구가 되다 - 친구를 사귀다Turkish: arkadaş olmak - arkadaş edinmekUrdu: دوست بناناIndonesian: berteman dengan
Example Sentences
It's easy to make friends with people at school.
basic
She wants to make friends with her neighbors.
basic
Children usually make friends with others quickly.
basic
It took me a while to make friends with my teammates, but now we're really close.
natural
If you want to learn the language faster, try to make friends with locals.
natural
Sometimes it's hard to make friends with someone very different from you, but it's always worth it.
natural