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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Example Sentences

She told jurors that her near-constant social media use "really affected my self-worth," saying the apps led her to abandon hobbies, struggle to make friends and constantly measure herself against others.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I did not speak the language and felt desperate to make friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

These trend lines may be good for work-life balance, but the downside for some is profound: Young workers say they’re missing out on opportunities to make friends and find mentors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

For Yaya Ogun, one of the team riders, group skates are an opportunity to build community and make friends.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

You make friends and have a pithy little conversation with a girl, and you think you’ve succeeded, Craig?

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini