We became best friends, and I loved him very much.
Meaning: We developed a strong bond, and I cared for him deeply.
Choice of Words: Best friends means people who are very close and have a strong affection for each other. Loved means to have a deep affection for someone.
Alternative Expressions
We grew close, and I cherished him deeply.
Meaning: This means that the speaker and the other person gradually became very close friends and the speaker had a deep affection for the other person.
Choice of Words:Grew close means to become more familiar and affectionate with someone over time. Cherished means to love and care for someone or something very much. Deeply means to a great extent or degree.
We forged a bond, and I adored him immensely.
Meaning: This means that the speaker and the other person developed a strong friendship and the speaker had a great deal of love and admiration for the other person.
Choice of Words:Forged a bond means to create a strong connection or relationship. Adored means to love and admire someone very much. Immensely means to a very great extent or degree.