Answer: befriend

AnswerCrossword Clue
BEFRIENDGet close to
BEFRIENDAssist.
BEFRIENDTake under one's wing
BEFRIENDHelp
BEFRIENDCozy up to
BEFRIENDMake a connection with
BEFRIENDAdd to a network, say
befriendto act as a friend to
befriendto act as a friend to