They grew closer and became like family.

Meaning: This means that the two people became very close friends and felt like they were part of the same family.

Choice of Words: Grew closer means to become more friendly or connected to someone, and family is a group of people who are related to each other. Became means to change into something.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Noise came closer and closer.
• The family grew closer together.
• They became even closer friends than before.
• They became closer friends.
• They grew closer together.
• They grew closer as friends with each passing day.
• They grew closer as friends.
• Our differences became bridges, connecting us closer.
• They grew up and became strong.
• The community grew closer with each passing day.