consociate

con·so·ci·ate

verb \kən-ˈsō-sē-ˌāt, -shē-ˌāt\

con·so·ci·at·edcon·so·ci·at·ing

Definition of CONSOCIATE

transitive verb

: to bring into association

intransitive verb

: to associate especially in fellowship or partnership

Examples of CONSOCIATE

1. <you'll be judged by those with whom you consociate>

Origin of CONSOCIATE

Latin consociatus, past participle of consociare, from com- + socius companion — more at social

First Known Use: 1566

Related to CONSOCIATE

Synonyms: chum, company, associate, consort, fraternize, hang (around or out), hobnob, hook up, mess around, pal (around), run, sort, travel

Related Words: affiliate, ally, attach, band, bond, club, collaborate, collude, confederate, conjoin, connect, cooperate, couple, gang, get along, get on, group, interrelate, join, knot, league, link, mingle, mix, rally, relate, side, socialize, team, tie, wed; befriend, friend

Near Antonyms: avoid, cold-shoulder, shun, snub; alienate, estrange; break up, disband, disperse, split (up); disjoin, dissociate, disunite, divorce, sever, split, sunder

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