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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

make a friend with/of/in

Hi,

What is the difference between the following three sentences?

1. He made a friend with her.
2. He made a friend in her.

3. He made a friend of her.


My dictionaries have brief explanations about #1 and #3, but I sometimes encounter #2 and got a bit confused. Is there any clear difference?


Thanks!

Rino
  

Top answer

Only #3 is possible. #1 would be possible this way: He made friends with her. #2 would be possible this way: He had a friend in her.

— Mister Micawber

  • Only #3 is possible.
  • #1 would be possible this way: He made friends with her.
  • #2 would be possible this way: He had a friend in her.
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Only #3 is possible.
#1 would be possible this way: He made friends with her.
#2 would be possible this way: He had a friend in her.
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Thank you, Mister Micawber.

Then, what does "to have a friend in someone" mean?

I mean, I cannot figure out what the "in" implies.

Regards,
Rino
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RinoThen, what does "to have a friend in someone" mean?
It simply means that the 'someone' is a friend. The theme song of Toy Story: http://prezi.com/jrejra9ilh_j/toy-story-theme-song/
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Thank you very much, Mister Micawber.

It sounds to me that "in" emphasizes there is a more spiritual relationship or a deeper bond instead of a shallow relationship between people.

Anyway, it's really good to know.

Regards,
Rino
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RinoIt sounds to me that "in" emphasizes there is a more spiritual relationship or a deeper bond instead of a shallow relationship between people.
I don't see that at all, sorry.
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