Befriends

/bɪˈfɹɛndz/ verb

Definition

third-person singular present form of befriend; to act as a friend toward someone, especially someone lonely or in need.

Etymology

Standard conjugation of befriend (be- + friend) with the '-s' suffix for third-person singular present tense.

Kelly Says

Befriend appears in countless children's books and moral lessons ('She befriends the new student'), making it one of the most optimistic verbs in English—it's almost always describing something good.

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