fraternise

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frat⋅er⋅nize

[frat-er-nahyz]

verb, -nized, -niz⋅ing.

–verb (used without object)

1.	to associate in a fraternal or friendly way.

2.	to associate cordially or intimately with natives of a conquered country, enemy troops, etc.

–verb (used with object)

3.	Archaic. to bring into fraternal association or sympathy.

Also, especially British, frat⋅er⋅nise.

Origin:
1605–15; < F fraterniser < ML frāternizāre. See fraternal, -ize

Related forms:

frat⋅er⋅ni⋅za⋅tion, noun

frat⋅er⋅niz⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. socialize, mingle, mix, consort, hobnob.

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fraternise
verb
be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy [syn: fraternize]

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