affriended
|af-friend-ed|
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/əˈfrɛndɪd/
(affriend)
to befriend
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affriend' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'afreonden,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'freond' meant 'friend.'
Historical Evolution
'afreonden' transformed into the modern English word 'affriend' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make someone a friend,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make friends with or to befriend someone.
She affriended the new student in her class.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 09:06