friended

[ fren-did ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. provided with or accompanied by friends.

Word History and Origins

Origin of friended¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, friended is from the Middle English word frended. See friend, -ed ²

Example Sentences

“I talked to a guy from Nepal who crossed. It took him two years to get here. He friended me on Facebook. Wouldn’t you do anything you could to make a better life for your family?”

From Los Angeles Times

Counterman friended the musician — identified as CW in court papers — in 2014 on social media and proceeded to send her messages over a two-year period that included: “I’m currently unsupervised. I know, it freaks me out too, but the possibilities are endless,” and “You’re not being good for human relations. Die. Don’t need you.”

From Washington Times

The musician, who did not know Counterman, never responded and blocked Counterman, but he friended Whalen under other names to continue the messages.

From Washington Post

Riley testified he was a passionate fisherman and friended Hiles on Facebook in early January 2021 because Hiles had a large following and posted fishing videos on YouTube.

From Washington Post

About four years ago, I casually friended a man on social media.

From Washington Post