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fraternize
What does fraternize mean?
fraternize (verb): to associate with others in a brotherly or friendly manner.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce fraternize?
/ˈfɹætɚˌnaɪz/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does fraternize come from?
From French fraterniser.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “fraternize” mean?
to associate with others in a brotherly or friendly manner
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