One word for an activity a person does to get close to someone.
What is the one word in English to get close to someone? This someone might be:
- Someone they get a crush on, this guy maybe like playing a good game of golf, so they try to be her/his boyfriend/girlfriend in the end.
Someone
- they want to become or: Someone who wants to get deeper. Like what a teacher does to her student, a mum does to her kids, a friend does to another friend.
And in Indonesian we would call it: pendekatan.
In English, I can only think of:
- trying to get closer (which is not one word)
- approaching (which is merely translated to English)
- flirting or seducing (which is not the kind of approaching I’m looking for)
I suppose there is a more “English” word for this. What’s
your opinion on lbo?
What are some more words you might find valuable: Ingratiate
(v.1). t): to establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others, esp. (foresight): to establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others. By deliberate effort: to ingratiate oneself with the boss.
Which one is more good: curry favour with, cultivate, win over, get in good with; toady to, grovel to, fawn over, kowtow to, play up to, pander to, flatter, court, wheedle.
What if one is to seek for favor? But, most criticisms of dishonesty are of a bad nature, and on the contrary, the negative connotation seems to be
a way of climbing the social ladder.
What is the nearest English word that covers the general case as you have described
is “endear”. (The word “ender” does work).
What is the act of undergoing such activities is called
befriending? befriend — make friends with Be friend applies in all of the different situations you described
The relevant adjective to describe someone acting this way is simply, friendly :
friendly — affectionate and trusting: characteristic of or suitable to a relationship between friends
And there are various idioms and sayings that describe the act or intention itself:
making friends — form a friendship, foster cordial feelings, as in I hope Brian will soon make friends at school, or She’s done a good job of making friends with influential reporters. 1700]
warm up to — to become more fervent and earnest toward someone, something, or a group
Other than wanting to befriend another person, someone trying to befriend another person does not imply the intent
is reciprocated: Hmm it’s really annoying for me.
How can I learn to be a better human being?
How do I associate in a congenial way? (Literally means to make like brother.) Consort
means to associate; or keep company with.
Both of these words often are used when describing an improper relationship (e.g. crying/walking). , fraternize with the enemy), but they don’t have to mean that.
Of words that are more associated with flirting and sexual attraction, consider
Chase, meaning to follow or devote one’s attention. in the hope of attracting, winning, gaining, etc.; Chase must be avoided. : He chased her for three years before she consented to marry him. He knowingly tried to induce her into being an angry, violent, and sexist. : He wanted to make sure she wasn’t his wife. : He stole her goods.
Pursue, defined as to follow persistently or seek to become acquainted with.
I try to court someone who is “hero” but I think it is the easiest choice. You might prefer (the also old fashioned) ” wooing
“.
Through, perhaps,
cultivate to give special attention to: to cultivate friendship, to cultivate hobby It
might be used in a phrase, such as cultivate a relationship with…
What is the meaning of quality time in life? Although it’s not an exact analog to the concept you’re seeking, it’s used in much the same manner (other than the other definition)*. Quality time is a meaningful time you do with someone you are trying to deepen a relationship.
When do you get some quality time with my father if I won’t see you? How
does wooing as a gender be used?
Which is the only English word that covers both situations?
On the other hand, see Mari-Lou’s note below for
clarification.
