buddied
Became close companions
Buddied is the past tense of buddy, meaning to pair up or become companions with someone.
It almost always appears with up: She buddied up with her neighbor for the carpool, They buddied up during boot camp.
The construction suggests forming a practical alliance rather than deep friendship.
Joined with another
- teamedJoined with others
- collaboratedWorked jointly with others
- cooperatedActed jointly with others
- joinedLinked or united
grouped · united · supported · assisted · helped · mentored · guided · accompanied
Close trusted companion
- chumFriend or fish scraps
- matePartner or companion
- amigoSpanish for friend
- comradeFellow member, shared cause
sidekick · confidant · crony · playmate · schoolmate · companion · bestie · bro
Fastened or emotionally connected
- connectedJoined to another
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- solidarityUnity among allies
brotherhood · sisterhood · kinship · togetherness · morale · unity · cohesion · trust
partnered
Joined with another
- teamedJoined with others
- collaboratedWorked jointly with others
- cooperatedActed jointly with others
joined · grouped · united · supported · assisted · helped · mentored · guided · accompanied · shadowed
pal
Close trusted companion
comrade · sidekick · confidant · crony · playmate · schoolmate · companion · bestie · bro · acquaintance
bonded
Fastened or emotionally connected
- connectedJoined to another
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
solidarity · brotherhood · sisterhood · kinship · togetherness · morale · unity · cohesion · trust · loyalty
buddiedestranged
Separated by emotional distance
alienated · shunned · ostracized · distanced · unfriended
- fuck buddiesNon-romantic sexual partners
- bosom buddiesInseparable close companions
- drinking buddies
- study buddiesPartners for shared learning
- buddied upFormed a close partnership
- buddies upBecomes friends with someone