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The phrase "able to make friends" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing someone's social skills or ability to form friendships.
Example: "Despite being shy, she is able to make friends easily when she feels comfortable in her environment."
Alternatives: "capable of forming friendships" or "skilled at making friends."
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They remembered her as bubbly and spontaneous, able to make friends in minutes.
Thanks to this I was able to make friends from different places around the globe.
Mandela was able to make friends with his old foes, he says.
I got more confident within myself and I was able to make friends I could relate to, both non-Muslim and Muslim".
When I was applying to university, the advice I got was to portray myself as somebody who was able to make friends easily and "fit in" at university.
You also mention that you're unimpressed with the online dating options, but maybe you could find information online about organizations or events in your area where you might be able to make friends.
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"I may not have scored business bull's eyes 100% of the time," he remarked,"but I have been able to make friends--and keep them..
I thought I wouldn't be able to make any friends.
"When I got here, my biggest worry was not being able to make any friends," he said.
But would the kid be able to make enough friends, since they are always travelling? "We have a problem here," he said.
And I was able to make great friends.
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