make friends

verb — 2 senses

make friends

verb

/meɪk fɹɛn(d)z/

Etymology From Middle English maken frendes, equivalent to make + friends.

1

To form friendships with others.

  • He hasn't made friends easily at his new school.
2

Construed with with To befriend.

  • He made friends with his new neighbour.
  • I tried to be a friend to Jane but we never really made friends. She was never a friend to me.
1 more example
  • Sara and I made friends right away.
Synonyms
befriend

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