Fraternise is a term that refers to the act of forming friendly relationships with others, often through socializing or mixing. It can be accomplished by befriending, mixing, hobnobbing, consorting, blending, affiliating, associating, and joining. Befriending involves forming a close relationship with someone, while mixing is the act of combining two or more things together. Hobnobbing is the act of socializing with people of a higher social status, while consorting is the act of keeping company with someone. Blending is the process of combining two or more elements together, while affiliating is the act of connecting oneself with a group or organization. Associating is similar to affiliating, but it involves forming a relationship with someone or something. Finally, joining is the act of becoming part of a group or organization.