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befriend

verb be·friend \bi-ˈfrend\

: to become a friend to (someone)

Full Definition of BEFRIEND

transitive verb
:  to become or act as a friend to
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First Known Use of BEFRIEND

1559
BEFRIEND Defined for Kids

befriend

verb be·friend \bi-ˈfrend\
be·friend·edbe·friend·ing

Definition of BEFRIEND for Kids

:  to act as a friend to <We befriended the new student.>

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