fraternize

verb

frat·er·nize ˈfra-tər-ˌnīz How to pronounce fraternize (audio)

fraternized; fraternizing

intransitive verb

: to associate or mingle as brothers or on fraternal terms

fraternized with the other guests at the party

: to associate on close terms with members of a hostile group especially when contrary to military orders

were ordered not to fraternize with the enemy

: to be friendly or amiable

fraternization

ˌfra-tər-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce fraternize (audio)

noun

fraternizer

ˈfra-tər-ˌnī-zər How to pronounce fraternize (audio)

noun

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Both fraternize and fraternal (meaning "of, relating to, or involving brothers") come to us, by way of Medieval Latin, from Latin frater, meaning "brother." Other frater descendants in English include friar, fraternity, and confraternity ("a society devoted especially to a religious or charitable cause"). Even brother itself shares a relationship with frater. These days, although fraternize can still refer to a brotherly association or simple friendliness, it often occurs in contexts, such as "fraternizing with the enemy," implying friendliness toward someone who would be better avoided.

Example Sentences

It is usually unwise to fraternize with your employees. don't fraternize just with people of the same race, religion, or social background

Recent Examples on the Web And don’t fraternize at your desk; go to a break room.

Yec, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Whether made ironically or in harmless fun, the #prettyfriendgroup and #baddiefriend hashtags have many videos from fun, fashionable and, objectively attractive folk who fraternize with people who fulfill a similar brief.

L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 4 May 2022 That’s a pretty damning critique, which must be in some way inspired by Strickland’s own experience with such institutions, where wealthy patrons get to fraternize with the artists.

Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Feb. 2022 Known to fraternize with people at the edge of the water, Old Ben often begged for food and was said to be recognizable by the white spot and bump on his head.

oregonlive, 29 Nov. 2021 At high densities of states, electrons can more easily fraternize among themselves.

Quanta Magazine, 14 June 2021 Its members came together to celebrate canoeing, but also to fraternize at oyster roasts, dances and musicales.

Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2020 Players may not socialize or fraternize with opponents before, during or after games.

Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 25 June 2020 The directive ordered Taliban fighters not to fight but also not to fraternize with Afghan national security forces.

Kathy Gannon, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2020 See More

单词	fraternizations
释义	fraternize verb frat·er·nize ˈfra-tər-ˌnīz fraternized; fraternizing intransitive verb 1 : to associate or mingle as brothers or on fraternal terms fraternized with the other guests at the party 2 a : to associate on close terms with members of a hostile group especially when contrary to military orders were ordered not to fraternize with the enemy b : to be friendly or amiable fraternization ˌfra-tər-nə-ˈzā-shən noun fraternizer ˈfra-tər-ˌnī-zər noun Did you know? Both fraternize and fraternal (meaning "of, relating to, or involving brothers") come to us, by way of Medieval Latin, from Latin frater, meaning "brother." Other frater descendants in English include friar, fraternity, and confraternity ("a society devoted especially to a religious or charitable cause"). Even brother itself shares a relationship with frater. These days, although fraternize can still refer to a brotherly association or simple friendliness, it often occurs in contexts, such as "fraternizing with the enemy," implying friendliness toward someone who would be better avoided. Synonyms associate chum company consociate consort hang (around or out) hobnob hook up mess around pal (around) run sort travel See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences It is usually unwise to fraternize with your employees. don't fraternize just with people of the same race, religion, or social background Recent Examples on the Web And don’t fraternize at your desk; go to a break room. Yec, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Whether made ironically or in harmless fun, the #prettyfriendgroup and #baddiefriend hashtags have many videos from fun, fashionable and, objectively attractive folk who fraternize with people who fulfill a similar brief. L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 4 May 2022 That’s a pretty damning critique, which must be in some way inspired by Strickland’s own experience with such institutions, where wealthy patrons get to fraternize with the artists. Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Feb. 2022 Known to fraternize with people at the edge of the water, Old Ben often begged for food and was said to be recognizable by the white spot and bump on his head. oregonlive, 29 Nov. 2021 At high densities of states, electrons can more easily fraternize among themselves. Quanta Magazine, 14 June 2021 Its members came together to celebrate canoeing, but also to fraternize at oyster roasts, dances and musicales. Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2020 Players may not socialize or fraternize with opponents before, during or after games. Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 25 June 2020 The directive ordered Taliban fighters not to fight but also not to fraternize with Afghan national security forces. Kathy Gannon, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2020 See More Word History First Known Use 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1 fraternizations noun plural of fraternization as in congenialities Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance congenialities friendships amities unanimities cohesions companionships harmonies fellowships comities reciprocities compatibilities serenities chimes tranquillities concords peaces agreements collaborations symbioses tranquilities consensuses unities sympathies rapports affinities kinships empathies solidarities understandings connections Antonyms & Near Antonyms conflicts variances hostilities dissensions dissentions discords antagonisms hatreds enmities antipathies divorces ruptures breaches alienations disorders schisms scissions severances disturbances estrangements dissents dissidences turmoils strifes anarchies See More
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fraternize

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