fraternize

[ frat-er-nahyz ]
/ ˈfræt ərˌnaɪz /

verb (used without object), frat·er·nized, frat·er·niz·ing.

to associate in a fraternal or friendly way.
to associate cordially or intimately with natives of a conquered country, enemy troops, etc.

verb (used with object), frat·er·nized, frat·er·niz·ing.

Archaic. to bring into fraternal association or sympathy.
Also especially British, frat·er·nise.

Origin of fraternize

1605–15; < French fraterniser < Medieval Latin frāternizāre. See fraternal, -ize

SYNONYMS FOR fraternize

1 socialize, mingle, mix, consort, hobnob.

OTHER WORDS FROM fraternize

frat·er·ni·za·tion, noun frat·er·niz·er, noun un·frat·er·nized, adjective un·frat·er·niz·ing, adjective

Words nearby fraternize

fraternal society, fraternal twin, fraternal twins, fraternity, fraternity house, fraternize, fratricide, fratry, frau, fraud, fraud squad

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British Dictionary definitions for fraternise

fraternize

fraternise

/ (ˈfrætəˌnaɪz) /

verb

(intr often foll by with) to associate on friendly terms

Derived forms of fraternize

fraternization or fraternisation, noun fraternizer or fraterniser, noun