[make] friends with {sb}
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to build a positive relationship with a specific person, often by spending time together and getting to know each other
- The children made friends with the kids in the neighborhood by playing at the local park together.
- Traveling together for work allowed them to make friends with each other during the trips.
- She made friends with her colleague by offering to help with a challenging project.
- Joining a book club is a great way to make friends with people who share your love of reading.
- He decided to make friends with his new neighbor by inviting them over for dinner.