friended
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of friended
First recorded in 1350–1400, friended is from the Middle English word frended. See friend, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Just before Christmas 2022, someone purporting to be a San Diego woman named Viktoria Zara friended Kevin on Facebook.
From Salon
“I talked to a guy from Nepal who crossed. It took him two years to get here. He friended me on Facebook. Wouldn’t you do anything you could to make a better life for your family?”
From Los Angeles Times
Counterman friended the musician — identified as CW in court papers — in 2014 on social media and proceeded to send her messages over a two-year period that included: “I’m currently unsupervised. I know, it freaks me out too, but the possibilities are endless,” and “You’re not being good for human relations. Die. Don’t need you.”
From Washington Times
The musician, who did not know Counterman, never responded and blocked Counterman, but he friended Whalen under other names to continue the messages.
From Washington Post
Riley testified he was a passionate fisherman and friended Hiles on Facebook in early January 2021 because Hiles had a large following and posted fishing videos on YouTube.
From Washington Post
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