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

Seven out of 10 students surveyed by College Pulse in 2023 said they primarily join extracurricular activities to make friends and build social connections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

For parents, the ability to make friends and use cooperative skills can be vital.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 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

Being left out of social situations isn’t helping me make friends at middle school.

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