Fraternize — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈfra-tər-ˌnīz/ frat·er·nize

Meaning & Definition of Fraternize

Fraternize (verb)

  1. to associate or mingle as brothers or on fraternal terms
  2. to associate on close terms with members of a hostile group especially when contrary to military orders
  3. to be friendly or amiable

Fraternize (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come or be together as friends

    "don't fraternize just with people of the same race, religion, or social background"

    similar: associate, chum, company, consociate, consort, hang (around or out), hobnob, hook up, mess around, pal (around), run, sort, travel, be friends with, fall in with, keep company (with), rub elbows (with), take up with
    related: affiliate, ally, attach, band, bond, club, collaborate, collude, confederate, conjoin, connect, cooperate, couple, gang, get along, get on, group, interrelate, join, knot, league, link, mingle, mix, rally, relate, side, socialize, team, tie, wed, befriend, friend
    near: avoid, cold-shoulder, shun, snub, alienate, estrange, break up, disband, disperse, split (up), disjoin, dissociate, disunite, divorce, sever, split, sunder

  2. to take part in social activities

    "a group of kids fraternizing together after school every day"

    similar: associate, go out, hobnob, mingle, mix, socialize, step out, rub elbows
    related: carouse, party, revel, circulate
    near: avoid, eschew, shun, slight, snub

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fraternize

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fraternize:

associate, chum, company, consociate, consort, hang (around or out), hobnob, hook up, mess around, pal (around), run, sort, travel, go out, mingle, mix, socialize, step out, be friends with, fall in with, keep company (with), rub elbows (with), take up with, rub elbows

Related Words for Fraternize

affiliate, ally, attach, band, bond, club, collaborate, collude, confederate, conjoin, connect, cooperate, couple, gang, get along, get on, group, interrelate, join, knot, league, link, rally, relate, side, team, tie, wed, befriend, friend

Near Antonyms of Fraternize

avoid, cold-shoulder, shun, snub, alienate, estrange, break up, disband, disperse, split (up), disjoin, dissociate, disunite, divorce, sever, split, sunder, eschew, slight

Word Forms of Fraternize

Inflections: fraternized, fraternizing

Derived words: fraternization (noun), fraternizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Fraternize

First known use: 1611

Frequently Asked Questions about Fraternize

What does "Fraternize" mean?

"Fraternize" means to associate or mingle as brothers or on fraternal terms. As a verb, it is defined as: to associate or mingle as brothers or on fraternal terms. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fraternize"?

Other words for "Fraternize" include associate, chum, company, consociate, consort, hang (around or out), hobnob and hook up. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fraternize" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fraternize"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fraternize". Common alternatives include associate, chum, company, consociate, consort, hang (around or out), hobnob, hook up, mess around and pal (around).

How do you use "Fraternize" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fraternize" in a sentence: "don't fraternize just with people of the same race, religion, or social background"; "a group of kids fraternizing together after school every day".

Is "Fraternize" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fraternize" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Fraternize"?

"Fraternize" is pronounced /ˈfra-tər-ˌnīz/ and divided into syllables as frat·er·nize.

What is the origin of the word "Fraternize"?

First known use: 1611.

What is another word for "Fraternize" meaning "to come or be together as friends"?

When "Fraternize" (verb) means to come or be together as friends, synonyms include associate, chum, company, consociate, consort and hang (around or out).