befriend
verb
[ bɪˈfrɛnd ]
• act as or become a friend to (someone), especially when they are in need of help or support.
• "he makes a point of befriending newcomers to Parliament"
Similar:
make friends with,
make a friend of,
look after,
protect,
keep an eye on,
support,
back,
stand by,
side with,
encourage,
sustain,
uphold,
succour,
advise,
guide,
help,
assist,
aid,
be of service to,
lend a helping hand to,
be friends with
• be on good or affectionate terms with.
• "Carrie wanted to be friends with everyone"
