Phrase guide

be friends

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To be in a state of friendship (with someone); to be friendly with someone, to get along.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Let's be friends!
  • I've been friends with her for years.
  • I stopped being friends with John yesterday.
  • We are friends.
  • You can't force your coworkers to be more friends with you.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: olla ystäviä — to be in a state of friendship
  • German: Freunde sein — to be in a state of friendship