fraternize — to associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when it is forbidden or disapproved of
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when it is forbidden or disapproved of
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrætərnaɪz/
Korean meaning: 친목을 도모하다, 교제하다 (특히 금지되거나 바람직하지 않은 상황에서)
Korean pronunciation: **프래**터나이즈
Example Sentences
- The boss warned employees not to fraternize with competitors at the conference.
- Despite the rules against fraternizing, the spy couldn't help but become friends with his target.
- The teacher was fired for fraternizing with students outside of school.
fraternize
VERB//ˈfrætərnaɪz//
to associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when it is forbidden or disapproved of
a soldier from one side steps away from his post to quietly chat with a soldier from the opposing force. They shake hands and share friendly conversation despite their different uniforms and allegiances. Their commanding officers in the background look stern and disapproving of this unauthorized interaction. Other soldiers nearby watch nervously as the two continue their forbidden friendship. The tension builds as supervisors notice the inappropriate socializing between rivals. associating or forming friendship with someone when it is forbidden or disapproved of
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Origin
From Latin 'fraternus' meaning 'brotherly' or 'of a brother,' which comes from 'frater' meaning 'brother.' The word evolved to mean socializing in a friendly, brotherly manner.
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“The boss warned employees not to fraternize with competitors at the conference.”
“Despite the rules against fraternizing, the spy couldn't help but become friends with his target.”
“The teacher was fired for fraternizing with students outside of school.”
“Prison guards are strictly prohibited from fraternizing with inmates, even if they play amazing guitar.”
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