Where a genius shows up, the fools fraternize.
Source: tatoeba (5222039)
Fraternize
/ˈfɹætənaɪz/
Synonyms for "fraternize" (54 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Strong matches (16)
chum withcliqueclique withclub togethercollaborateconsort withcotton tofall in withfellowshipflock togetherfraternize withhang around withhang out withherd together
Verb(2 words)
Related words (27)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: act the traitor, associate, associate with, assort with, attend.
- Sentence evidence is available for fraternize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "fraternize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "fraternize"
Keep "fraternize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "fraternize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "fraternize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "fraternize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
4 entriesCollocations
5 entriesbanned fraternizationfraternization policyfraternization scandalmilitary fraternizationunofficial fraternization
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
6 total sentences available.
In the late 1990s, I inherited an expensive black Australian Outback jacket from a slightly corpulent homestay Japanese student Hirotada, who stayed in my home on Lulu Island for five years. He was going to a college to learn English. It is really difficult for most Japanese to learn English, because the structure and usage are so different. They seldom fraternize with native Anglophones, because of an entirely different culture.
Source: tatoeba (10693892)
He sympathized with, albeit his sceptic spirit could not quite fraternize with, the sensitive vibrating nature of Molière, that brought, along with acutest enjoyment, the keenest suffering.
Source: tatoeba (11909831)
Don't fraternize with the help.
Source: tatoeba (11909837)
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "fraternize"?
Closest matches include act the traitor, associate, associate with, assort with, attend.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "fraternize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.