Friending

Common synonyms include: add as friend, befriend, build relationships, cultivate ties, digital friendship formation, friendship building.

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
A sentiment of friendship obsolete, uncountable, usually
"And what so poor a man as Hamlet is May do t'express his love and friending to you."
2
An act of adding a person as a friend on a social network. Internet, uncountable, usually
"Refreshments followed, coupled with teary farewells and exchanges of phone numbers and emails, and Facebook friendings."

Verb

"And what so poor a man as Hamlet is May do t'express his love and friending to you."