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

Bonnie will only make friends if she can join the games and group chats with the girls from dance class, Lily argues.

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

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

"It must be such a lovely way to make friends and share stories."

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

Mom may speak the language, but it’s been hard for her to make friends, and drive on the opposite side of the road.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan