fraternize
English
Alternative forms
- fraternise (non-Oxford British spelling, used in many Commonwealth countries but not Canada)
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] French fraterniser.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈfɹætənɑɪz/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈfɹætɚnɑɪz/
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Verb
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- (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.
Related terms
Translations
to associate with others in a brotherly manner
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to associate as friends with an enemy
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