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befriended


Meanings
  • Verb

    To become friends with someone; to establish a friendly relationship.


Antonyms

befoe , defriend , unfriend
Rhymes
Words rhyming with befriended
friended , groomed , roomed
Variants
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befriend , befriended , befriending , befriends
Etymology
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From old English 'be-frien' meaning 'to make or become a friend'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'befriended' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

  2. Did you know that having strong social connections can improve your overall health and well-being?

  3. The term 'befriended' is also used in the context of computers and technology to describe the process of establishing a connection between two devices.


Related Concepts
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  1. Socialization: The process of making new friends and forming social connections is a fundamental aspect of human development and socialization.

  2. Friendship: A close relationship between individuals characterized by mutual affection and support.


Culture
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Befriended is a common term used in various forms of literature, art, and music to describe the process of forming new relationships or the importance of having friends. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway befriends the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, which leads to a series of events that ultimately change his life.

How to Memorize "befriended"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the process of meeting someone new and gradually becoming friends. Imagine the smiles, shared experiences, and mutual understanding that comes with a new friendship.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'befriended' with the feeling of warmth and companionship. Think of a time when you made a new friend and the positive emotions that came with it.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'BFF' to remember the meaning of befriended. B stands for 'become', F stands for 'friends', and F stands for 'friends with'.


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