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befoe en · VERB

Etymology

From be- + foe, modelled after befriend.

Meanings

1. (ambitransitive) To make or become a foe.
   • Take it from me; it is helpful to remain buoyant when identifying fish to befriend or "befoe." 2008, John Tarolli, Road Warriors:
2. (ambitransitive) To treat or behave as a foe; be hostile towards.
   • What will the great coming Russian revolution do? Will it destroy the aristocracy, as in France, or will it leave it standing? Will it befriend or befoe the large non-Russian element of the western provinces? 1874, Andrew Archibald Paton, Henry Beyle (otherwise de Stendahl):
   • M. C. Witherspoon in the presence of each other Witnessed the due execution thereof. J. J. McMullan Sworn to befoe me this 21st day of Jan. 1842. 1953, Charlotte Ida McDow Rodman, The McDow family in America:

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Antonyms

befriend