to slowly become less close to someone
медленно становиться менее близким к кому-то (medlenno stavat'sya menee blizkim k komu-to)
"Over the years, we drifted apart from each other and lost touch."
"С годами мы отдалились друг от друга и потеряли связь." (s godami my otdalis' drug ot druga i poteryali svyaz')
to increase results by using a particular lever
to gradually become familiar or comfortable with something
to join forces with someone for a shared cause or benefit
to share cultural stories, wisdom, or art with others
to prepare an official agreement in writing
to have strong affection or concern for someone