Synonyms for befriend
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To become a friend of (someone), to make friends with (someone).
Related words
- Word family
- befriending befriendment
Forms
- Past participle
- befriended
e.g. befriended → helpt, aided, protected, assisted…
Example sentences
- assist If you could assist me, it would be a great help.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| befriend | rising | |
| assist | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- aid1
- 4 letters
- help1, abet2
- 5 letters
- favor2
- 6 letters
- assist2, favour2, succor2
- 7 letters
- protect2, benefit3, succour
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (abet2 = 2 syllables).