befriender

From befriend +‎ -er.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /bɪˈfɹɛndə/
• (US) IPA^(key): /bɪˈfɹɛndɚ/
• Rhymes: -ɛndə(ɹ)

befriender (plural befrienders)

1. One who befriends.
   • 2019 December 18, Paul Stephen, “This is the best job I've ever had”, in Rail, page 53:

     She also has a regular commitment as a 'befriender' to the elderly, and has now volunteered to become SWR's charity champion in order to more fully bring her expertise and enthusiasm in this area to bear.