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BEFRIEND: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BEFRIEND?

Need another word that means the same as “befriend”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “befriend” in this overview.

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Befriend as a Verb
Definitions of "Befriend" as a verb
Synonyms of "Befriend" as a verb (15 Words)
Usage Examples of "Befriend" as a verb
Associations of "Befriend" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Befriend” are: make friends with, make a friend of, look after, protect, keep an eye on, support, back, stand by, side with, encourage, sustain, uphold, succour, advise, guide

Befriend as a Verb

Definitions of "Befriend" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “befriend” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Act as or become a friend to (someone), especially when they are in need of help or support.
Become friends with.

Synonyms of "Befriend" as a verb (15 Words)

advise	Make a proposal, declare a plan for something. The lawyer advised the court that his client wished to give evidence.
back	Put a sail aback in order to slow the vessel down or assist in turning through the wind. Back this enterprise.
encourage	Persuade (someone) to do or continue to do something by giving support and advice. Pupils are encouraged to be creative.
guide	Use as a guide. He guided her to the front row and sat beside her.
keep an eye on	Continue a certain state, condition, or activity.
look after	Have a certain outward or facial expression.
make a friend of	Give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally.
make friends with	Engage in.
protect	Keep safe from harm or injury. The wetlands have been protected since 1998.
side with	Take sides for or againstm siding against the current candidate.
stand by	Put into an upright position.
succour	Help in a difficult situation. Prisoners of war were liberated and succoured.
support	Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm. My main concern was to support* my family.*
sustain	Be the physical support of; carry the weight of. He sustained severe head injuries.
uphold	Stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals. They uphold* a tradition of not causing distress to living creatures.*

Usage Examples of "Befriend" as a verb

He makes a point of befriending newcomers to Parliament.

Associations of "Befriend" (30 Words)

absence	Failure to be present. He visited during my absence.
amicability	Having a disposition characterized by warmth and friendliness.
brother	A black man (often used as a term of address by other black people. He recognized her from her strong resemblance to her brother.
buddy	A working companion with whom close cooperation is required. I m working on it buddy.
classmate	A fellow member of a class at school, college, or university.
comrade	A fellow socialist or communist (often as a form of address. Comrades in arms.
confidant	A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others. A close confidante of the princess.
crony	A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities. He went gambling with his cronies.
dear	Dearly loved. They buy property cheaply and sell dear.
folk	Relating to folk music. A mixture of folk* and reggae.*
freshman	Used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college. A freshman* senator.*
friend	Add someone to a list of friends or contacts on a social networking website. He settled for that old friend* the compensation grant.*
friendly	(of troops or equipment) of, belonging to, or allied with one’s own forces. Friendly rivalry between the two schools.
friendship	The emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends. Old ties of love and friendship.
grader	A person or thing that grades. A first grader.
mate	South American tea like drink made from leaves of a South American holly called mate. The four cylinder engine is mated to a five speed gearbox.
neighbor	Live or be located as a neighbor. What is the closest neighbor* to the Earth.*
orphan	Make a child an orphan. He was left an orphan* as a small boy.*
pal	Form a friendship. We got acquainted but we never really palled around.
partner	Associate or work together as partners. Make sure that you or your partner* are using an effective method of contraception.*
playground	An area where many people go for recreation. Playground games.
reunion	A social gathering attended by members of a group of people who have not seen each other for some time. She had a tearful reunion* with her parents.*
school	Educate in or as if in a school. Ryder s children did not go to school* at all.*
sisterhood	The relationship between sisters. Canadian feminists acknowledge their sisterhood* with women around the globe.*
slender	Being of delicate or slender build. She was slender* as a willow shoot is slender.*
slim	Of a garment cut on slender lines designed to make the wearer appear slim. A slim* majority of sixteen.*
sociality	The tendency to associate with others and to form social groups. Mammals as a class are not strong on sociality.
thin	Relatively thin in consistency or low in density not viscous. If the soup is too thick add a little water to thin* it down.*
uncle	A source of help and advice and encouragement. He visited his uncle.
waif	A homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned. She is foster mother to various waifs and strays.