Make friends Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To begin a friendship with someone; to start having new friends.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal and neutral contexts. Used with 'easily', 'hard to', etc.—'make friends easily'. Usually about starting a friendship, not the depth of the relationship. 'Make friends with' someone means to become their friend.
Spanish: hacer amigosPortuguese (BR): fazer amigosPortuguese (PT): fazer amigosChinese (Simplified): 交朋友Chinese (Traditional): 交朋友Hindi: दोस्त बनानाArabic: تكَوِّن الأصدقاءBengali: বন্ধু বানানো - বন্ধুত্ব করাRussian: заводить друзейJapanese: 友達を作るVietnamese: kết bạnKorean: 친구를 사귀다Turkish: arkadaş edinmekUrdu: دوست بناناIndonesian: membuat teman - berteman
Example Sentences
It can be hard to make friends in a new city.
basic
Children often make friends at school.
basic
I want to make friends with my neighbors.
basic
He makes friends wherever he goes—he’s so outgoing!
natural
If you join a club, it’s easier to make friends who share your interests.
natural
After moving abroad, it took me a while to make friends, but now I feel at home.
natural