Befriend (verb)

1. To form a friendship with someone.
2. To become friendly or associate with someone.

Origin:

From the old english words "bēon" and "frēond" meaning "to be" and "friend".

Examples:

1. He befriended her in the library.
2. She was able to befriend him despite their differences.
3. He was a kind person who always made an effort to befriend others.
4. I was happy to have befriended such a wonderful person.
5. He was able to befriend the shy child.