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- [frat-er-nahyz]
- /ˈfræt ərˌnaɪz/
- /ˈfræt.ə.naɪz/
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- [frat-er-nahyz]
- /ˈfræt ərˌnaɪz/
Definitions of fraternize word
- verb without object fraternize to associate in a fraternal or friendly way. 1
- verb without object fraternize to associate cordially or intimately with natives of a conquered country, enemy troops, etc. 1
- verb with object fraternize Archaic. to bring into fraternal association or sympathy. 1
- noun fraternize Associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when one is not supposed to. 1
- intransitive verb fraternize socialize 1
- intransitive verb fraternize associate with sb 1
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Origin of fraternize
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 Fraternize
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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fraternize 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fraternize
verb fraternize
- hobnob — to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by with): She often hobnobs with royalty.
- rub elbows with — the bend or joint of the human arm between upper arm and forearm.
- fall in with — to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.
- make friends — get to know people
- run with — to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground.
Antonyms for fraternize
verb fraternize
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
- avoid — If you avoid something unpleasant that might happen, you take action in order to prevent it from happening.
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