Fraternizes

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To form a close or friendly relationship, especially in a social context
2. To engage in friendly or informal association with others, often in a casual manner
3. To interact amicably, usually in a way that implies a personal or social connection

Etymology: "Fraternizes" is the third-person singular form of "fraternize," so it describes someone who mixes or associates with others in a friendly way. The verb comes from French "fraterniser," which in turn draws on the Latin "frater," meaning brother. Its ultimate ancestor is a very old Indo-European word for brother, which also gave English "brother" and "fraternal." The sense of the root is what makes this word interesting: a verb built on the idea of acting like brothers has come to mean simply getting along with people, often across lines that would otherwise keep them apart. Someone who fraternizes with a rival, for example, is treating that rival as a companion rather than an enemy, even if no family tie exists.

Synonyms: associates, mixes

Antonyms: isolates