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fraternize

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb fraternize has 1 sense
  1. fraternize, fraternise - be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy
    --1 is one way to socialize, socialise
    Derived form: noun fraternization1
    Sample sentences:
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Definitions from the Web

Fraternize

Part of Speech: verb

Definitions:

  1. to associate or socialize in a friendly and familiar way, especially with members of an opposing group or organization
  2. to develop a close bond or friendship, especially in an informal or casual manner
  3. to collaborate or engage in activities with others in a friendly or comradely manner

Sense 1:

Definition: to associate or socialize in a friendly and familiar way, especially with members of an opposing group or organization

Example sentences:

  • Despite being rivals on the court, the basketball players from both teams fraternized after the game at the local pizzeria.
  • It is not encouraged for journalists to fraternize with political figures to maintain their objectivity and neutrality.

Sense 2:

Definition: to develop a close bond or friendship, especially in an informal or casual manner

Example sentences:

  • During their college years, the roommates fraternized and shared many unforgettable memories.
  • As employees of the same company, they naturally fraternized during lunch breaks and after-work events.

Sense 3:

Definition: to collaborate or engage in activities with others in a friendly or comradely manner

Example sentences:

  • The theater group fraternized to put on an exceptional performance for the audience.
  • Professors from different universities often fraternize to exchange knowledge and enhance their research projects.

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