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to fraternize

verbformal/kõfɾɐtɨɾniˈzaɾ/low

con·fra·ter·ni·zar

Definition

To associate or form a friendly relationship with others, especially in a brotherly spirit.
The soldiers were forbidden to fraternize with the local population.
The company picnic is a chance for employees to fraternize.
Common collocations
fraternize with colleaguesfraternize with the enemyopportunity to fraternize

Etymology

Do latim 'confraternizare', de 'con-' (com) + 'frater' (irmão).

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