To befriend.
noun.
One who is attached to another by feelings of personal regard and preference; one who entertains for another sentiments which lead him to seek his company and to study to promote his welfare.
noun.
One not hostile; one of the same nation, party, or kin; one at amity with another; an ally: opposed to foe or enemy.
noun.
One who is favorable, as to a cause, institution, or class; a favorer or promoter: as, a friend of or to commerce; a friend of or to public schools.
noun.
Used as a term of salutation, or in familiar address.
noun.
[capitalized] A member of the Society of Friends; a Quaker.
noun.
A lover, of either sex.
noun.
In Scotslaw, a tutor or curator.
noun.
Synonyms Companion, Comrade, etc. See associate.
noun.
Patron, advocate, partizan, well-wisher.