Synonyms

make friends

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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He felt the “Seattle freeze”—what West Coasters refer to as the city’s reputation for being a difficult place to make friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

You make friends when you don’t know you’re doing it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

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

“I thought you wanted me to make friends and be happy here.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

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