Befriended
Close and befriended are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Befriended".
Nearby Words: befriend, befriending
Close
Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.
Befriended and close are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Befriended" instead an adjective "Close".
Both words in one sentence
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Korra has a close relationship with Aang's widow Katara, who served as her waterbending instructor, and quickly befriended Zuko and Toph after she met them.
Source: Intergenerational Friendship -
She befriended the ex's mother behind her back and later snuck into her house and played a mean prank disturbingly similar to one of the most heinous deeds of Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction.
Source: Creator / Kristy Swanson - He was close to the circus crew because they befriended them despite his appearance, to the point he would attempt to kill Ciel when all his friends disappeared, thinking that Ciel was the cause of their disappearance.
Source: Because You Were Nice to Me
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