make friends

Idioms  

1. Form a friendship, foster cordial feelings, as in I hope Brian will soon make friends at school, or She's done a good job of making friends with influential reporters. [c. 1600]

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make friends

Whether you’re flirting or trying to make friends, it’s easier to exist in places where you’re not thought of as inherently ugly.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

"Without it, it's very difficult for you to build relationships, make friends, fall in love - all those amazing things."

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Jessie has been trying all summer to help Bonnie make friends, but none of the neighborhood kids seem to take a liking to her.

From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026

Nevertheless, Bonnie’s doting parents hope that Lilypad will help Bonnie make friends, oblivious to how the gizmo — and soon, their daughter — vibrates with anxiety.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

But then, it was the first time I’d seen you make friends so easily.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman