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frat·er·nize
(frăt′ər-nīz′)intr.v. frat·er·nized, frat·er·niz·ing, frat·er·niz·es
1. To associate with others in a brotherly or congenial way.
2. To associate on friendly terms with an enemy or opposing group, often in violation of discipline or orders.
[French fraterniser, from Medieval Latin frāternizāre, from Latin frāternus, fraternal; see fraternal.]
frat′er·ni·za′tion (-nĭ-zā′shən) n.
frat′er·niz′er n.
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fraternize
(ˈfrætəˌnaɪz) orfraternise
vb
(often foll by: with) to associate on friendly terms
ˌfraterniˈzation, ˌfraterniˈsation n
ˈfraterˌnizer, ˈfraterˌniser n
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frat•er•nize
(ˈfræt ərˌnaɪz)v.i. -nized, -niz•ing.
1. to associate in a friendly way.
2. to associate cordially with members of a hostile or proscribed group.
[1605–15; < French < Medieval Latin]
frat′er•niz`er, n.
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fraternize
Past participle: fraternized
Gerund: fraternizing
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| Verb | 1. | fraternize - be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy |
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fraternize
verb associate, mix, socialize, keep company, unite, hang out (informal), mingle, cooperate, concur, consort, sympathize, hang with (informal, chiefly U.S.), hobnob, go around with Executives fraternized with the personnel of other banks.
avoid, shun, eschew, steer clear of, keep away from
avoid, shun, eschew, steer clear of, keep away from
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fraternize
verbTo be with as a companion:
Slang: hang out.
Idiom: rub elbows.
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fraternize
vi → (freundschaftlichen) Umgang haben, sich verbrüdern (pej) → (with mit); (Mil also) → fraternisieren (with mit)
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