made friends
Formed new companionships
Made friends means to have formed friendships or established friendly relations with others.
The phrase implies an active process of connection rather than passive acquaintance: She made friends easily at her new school.
It can describe both deep bonds and casual social connections: We made friends with the couple next door.
- acquaintancePerson slightly known
- new kidRecently arrived youngster
- companionOne who keeps company
- reconciledRestored to harmony
- welcomedReceived with pleasure
clicked · buddy · socialize · social butterfly · bonded · camaraderie · hit it off · broke the ice · playground · mingle · trust · connect · introduced · ally · amity · confidant · inner circle · kindred spirit