befriended

Example Sentences

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They befriended the Beatles before the foursome got huge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

After 2002, Orbán befriended Árpád Habony, a martial arts instructor and businessman, as his personal guru.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Zoe Johnston, a second-year student from Falkirk, has befriended several U.S. students whom she affectionately calls “my Americans.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

He signed the Articles of Confederation in 1777, befriended Hamilton, and served as his top Treasury assistant.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

On top of that, they had heard many legends about the horse Arion, and they were amazed that Hazel had befriended him.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan