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befriends

The word “befriends” has 2 syllables: be-friends

It's pronounced as /bɪˈfrɛndz/

What is synonym and antonym for befriends?

In the thesaurus, “befriends” has 44 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for befriends along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for befriends

Antonyms for befriends

  • alienates
  • avoids
  • breaks up
  • cold-shoulders
  • disbands
  • disjoins
  • disperses
  • dissociates
  • disunites
  • divorces
  • estranges
  • severs
  • shuns
  • snubs
  • splits
  • sunders

Meanings of befriends

  • verb
    1. To become a friend of, to make friends with.
    2. To act as a friend to, to assist.
    3. To favor.

Example Sentences

  • She easily befriends people wherever she goes.
  • The kind teacher often befriends students who feel lonely.
  • He quickly befriends new coworkers at the office.
  • The boy befriends a stray dog near his school.
  • Anyone who meets her soon befriends her because of her warm personality.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to befriends, such as: affiliates, alienates, allies, associates, attaches, avoids, bands.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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