be friendly
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Keep your responses brief, stick to information, be friendly and firm. Try to answer in a way that doesn’t escalate conflict,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Their next matches will be friendly games in March as they step up preparations for the finals in North America.
From Barron's ● Jan. 4, 2026
“It’s intended to be friendly, of course, and navigate through a world built for humans and eliminate dangerous repetitive and boring tasks,” he said at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 3, 2026
Mr Xi will be friendly - he knows that China needs the US - but he will also show he is no pushover.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2024
Was the lesson that she mustn’t be friendly with girls like Joanna?
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
