make friends

idiom

: to become someone's friend

Sometimes it is hard for children to make new friends.

—often + with

She's very good at making friends with people from all walks of life.

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Americans once wanted a dog that barked at every noise, but modern life best suits a pet that will settle nicely under the desk during remote work, politely greet guests, make friends with cats, and play nice (but not hump) in the dog park. —

Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024 After a few unsuccessful attempts to make friends, an innocent misunderstanding shifts Jonathan’s fortunes. —

Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024 For travelers who enjoy meeting new people, cruises offer an excellent opportunity to make friends from all over the world. —

David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 For someone like 19-year-old X user Willow, who also asked that her last name not be used, making a viral 9/11 joke this month that riffed on RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Plane Jane was simply intended to make friends laugh. —

David MacK, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make friends