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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
Rhymes with BEFRIEND
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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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