make friends

idiom

: to become someone's friend

Sometimes it is hard for children to make new friends.

—often + with

She's very good at making friends with people from all walks of life.

Examples of make friends in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Americans once wanted a dog that barked at every noise, but modern life best suits a pet that will settle nicely under the desk during remote work, politely greet guests, make friends with cats, and play nice (but not hump) in the dog park. —Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024

After a few unsuccessful attempts to make friends, an innocent misunderstanding shifts Jonathan’s fortunes. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024

For travelers who enjoy meeting new people, cruises offer an excellent opportunity to make friends from all over the world. —David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024

For someone like 19-year-old X user Willow, who also asked that her last name not be used, making a viral 9/11 joke this month that riffed on RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Plane Jane was simply intended to make friends laugh. —David MacK, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2024