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- [frat-er-nahyz]
- /ˈfræt ərˌnaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [frat-er-nahyz]
- /ˈfræt ərˌnaɪz/
Definitions of fraternise word
- verb without object fraternise to associate in a fraternal or friendly way. 1
- verb without object fraternise to associate cordially or intimately with natives of a conquered country, enemy troops, etc. 1
- verb with object fraternise Archaic. to bring into fraternal association or sympathy. 1
- noun fraternise (British) alternative spelling of fraternize. 1
- verb fraternise Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of fraternize. 0
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Origin of fraternise
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < French fraterniser < Medieval Latin frāternizāre. See fraternal, -ize
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Parts of speech for Fraternise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fraternise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
fraternise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fraternise
verb fraternise
- associate — If you associate someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind.
- socialise — to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.
- consort — If you say that someone consorts with a particular person or group, you mean that they spend a lot of time with them, and usually that you do not think this is a good thing.
- mix — to combine (substances, elements, things, etc.) into one mass, collection, or assemblage, generally with a thorough blending of the constituents.
- hobnob — to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by with): She often hobnobs with royalty.
Antonyms for fraternise
verb fraternise
- avoid — If you avoid something unpleasant that might happen, you take action in order to prevent it from happening.
- disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
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