befriend vs pal
pal vs befriendbefriend is not a noun while pal is a noun.
befriend and pal both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| befriend | No | No | Yes | No |
| pal | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
pal is a hyponym of
befriend; that is, pal is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
befriend:
- befriend: become friends with
- pal: become friends; act friendly towards
| befriend (noun) | pal (noun) |
|---|---|
| a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities |
| befriend (verb) | pal (verb) |
|---|---|
| become friends with | become friends; act friendly towards |
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