v.
Pronunciation: ' fra-t ə r- ˌ n ī z
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: -nized ; -niz · ing
Date: 1611
1 : to associate or mingle as brothers or on fraternal terms
2 a : to associate on close terms with members of a hostile group especially when contrary to military orders b : to be friendly or amiable
– frat · er · ni · za · tion \ ˌ fra-t ə r-n ə - ' z ā -sh ə n \ noun
– frat · er · niz · er \ ' fra-t ə r- ˌ n ī -z ə r \ noun