befriending
Forming new connections
Befriending is the act of becoming friends with someone or treating them as a friend.
The word often implies initiative—one person reaches out to another: She befriended the new kid at school.
Befriending can suggest warmth toward someone isolated or in need, though it sometimes carries a hint of ulterior motive: He befriended wealthy donors.
A joining or relation
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- acquaintancePerson slightly known
- colleagueProfessional associate
- associateConnect mentally or socially
introduction · liaison · outreach · mingling · schmoozing · socializing · icebreaking · meetup
Harmonious mutual connection
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- closenessState of proximity
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
warmth · connection · camaraderie · kinship · fondness · affection · tenderness · familiarity
Support spurring continued effort
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- helpingSingle portion given
- caringShowing kind concern
nurturing · advocacy · compassion · kindness · generosity · altruism · uplifting · reassurance
One who keeps company
- buddyInformal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- chumFriend or fish scraps
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
sidekick · playmate · comrade · amigo · mate · ally · crony · acquaintance
Self-assurance or trust
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- faithTrust without proof
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
- dependabilityConsistent trustworthy nature
honesty · sincerity · fidelity · steadfastness · commitment · trustworthiness · integrity · consistency
connection
A joining or relation
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- acquaintancePerson slightly known
- colleagueProfessional associate
associate · introduction · liaison · outreach · mingling · schmoozing · socializing · icebreaking · meetup · mixer
rapport
Harmonious mutual connection
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- closenessState of proximity
- attachmentConnection or fondness
affinity · warmth · connection · camaraderie · kinship · fondness · affection · tenderness · familiarity · chemistry
encouragement
Support spurring continued effort
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
- helpingSingle portion given
caring · nurturing · advocacy · compassion · kindness · generosity · altruism · uplifting · reassurance · comfort
companion
One who keeps company
confidant · sidekick · playmate · comrade · amigo · mate · ally · crony · acquaintance · fellowship
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- faithTrust without proof
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
dependability · honesty · sincerity · fidelity · steadfastness · commitment · trustworthiness · integrity · consistency · allegiance
- social skillssocial skills, conversation, sharing, helping, listening
- Monster TamersPokemon, Digimon, taming, capture, breeding
- interactionstalking, sharing, greeting, helping, listening
- caregivingcaregiver, take care, nurture, look after, compassionate care
- peer supportpeer counseling, peer mentors, peer counselors, support networks, self-help groups
befriendingalienating
Causing emotional separation
estranging · unfriending · shunning · ostracizing · rejecting
befriendingavoiding
Deliberately staying clear
ignoring · snubbing · rebuffing · disregarding · antagonizing
friend, friendly, friendship, unfriendly, friends, friendliness, unfriend, befriend, friendless