This is the 13182nd most frequent German word.
anzufreunden
"Anzufreunden" means "to make friends with" or "to become familiar with."
The verb 'anzufreunden' here is used in the reflexive form ('sich anzufreunden'), meaning 'to become friends' or 'to make friends'. It expresses the process of forming a friendship.
Es ist oft schwer, sich mit neuen Leuten anzufreunden.
It's often difficult to make friends with new people.
'Anzufreunden' again appears in its reflexive form and illustrates an effort or attempt to establish a friendly relationship with her neighbor.
Sie versucht, sich mit ihrer neuen Nachbarin anzufreunden.
She is trying to make friends with her new neighbor.
Here, 'anzufreunden' indicates the gradual process of building a friendship over time and is used reflexively ('sich anzufreunden').