FRATERNIZE

fraternize, fraternise

(verb) be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

fraternize (third-person singular simple present fraternizes, present participle fraternizing, simple past and past participle fraternized)

(intransitive) To associate with others in a brotherly or friendly manner.

(intransitive) To associate as friends with an enemy, in violation of duty.

(intransitive) To have an intimate or sexual relationship with a forbidden member of the opposite sex; as, in some cases, football players with cheerleaders.

Source: Wiktionary


Fra"ter*nize ( or ; 277), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Fraternized; p. pr. & vb. n.. Fraternizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. fraterniser.]

Definition: To associate or hold fellowship as brothers, or as men of like occupation or character; to have brotherly feelings.

Fra"ter*nize, v. t.

Definition: To bring into fellowship or brotherly sympathy. Correspondence for fraternizing the two nations. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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