was wotd|2006|July|6
English
Etymology
From L., literally "to make brothers"
Pronunciation
IPA|/�fræt�neɪz/ (RP)
IPA|/�fræt�neɪz/ (US)
audio|en-us-fraternize.ogg|Audio (US)
Alternative spellings
fraternise (''mostly commonwealth countries, including UK but not Canada)
Intransitive verb
en-verb|fraterniz|ing
#To associate with others in a brotherly or friendly manner;
#To associate as friends with an enemy, in violation of duty
Related terms
frat
fraternal
fraternity
fraternisation / fraternization
fraternizing
fratricide
Translations
to associate with others in a brotherly manner (1)
French: fraterniser
mid
to associate as friends with an enemy (2)
French: fraterniser
mid
Category:English intransitive verbs
io:fraternize
te:fraternize
vi:fraternize
zh:fraternize
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