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Synonyms & Similar Words
socialize
associate
mingle
interact
converse
communicate
connect
affiliate
unite
bond
befriend
familiarize
get along
harmonize
integrate
join
link
meet
network
pal
relate
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commingle
coalesce
amalgamate
merge
blend
fuse
unify
combine
associate
congregate
gather
assemble
affiliate
interact
cooperate
collaborate
conspire
commiserate
sympathize
empathize
fraternize
socialize
hobnob
rub shoulders
make friends
get acquainted
build relationships
establish connections
forge bonds
cement ties
Meaning of Fraternize
to associate or socialize with someone, especially as a friend
Definitions
- To associate or socialize with someone, especially as a friend
- * To form or maintain a friendly relationship with someone
- * To engage in social interaction, especially in a friendly or informal way
Etymology of Fraternize
The word "fraternize" comes from the Latin words "frater" meaning brother and the suffix "-ize" which is a verb-forming suffix
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of forming a brotherly relationship or bond with someone
Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include socializing or associating with someone in a friendly or informal way
Example Uses
- The employees were encouraged to fraternize with each other during the company picnic
- * The students were not allowed to fraternize with the teachers during school hours
- * The team members fraternized with each other during the break, discussing their weekend plans
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
isolate
alienate
separate
divide
disconnect
detach
disunite
dissociate
estrange
distance
seclude
shun
avoid
ignore
reject
spurn
snub
cold-shoulder
ostracize
boycott
Ostracism
exclude
expel
banish
repel
repulse
discourage
hinder
obstruct
oppose
resist
withstand
refuse
decline
abstain
forbear
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cease
stop
quit