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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesfrequentare
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fre-kwen-ta-re
"Gli piace frequentare persone importanti."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To meet and spend time with people, especially famous, wealthy, or important individuals.
"At the charity gala, attendees had the chance to rub shoulders with Hollywood actors and industry titans." - 2
To associate closely or interact socially with others in a specific environment.
"Working in politics requires you to rub shoulders with people from all walks of life."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 16th century, the phrase literally describes people standing or walking closely together in crowded spaces, such as marketplaces or royal courts. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to denote social interaction, mingling, or associating closely with influential or famous individuals.
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fréquenter
Transliteration: fre-kɑ̃-te
"Il aime fréquenter les gens célèbres."
verkehren
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈkeːʁən
"Er verkehrt in den höchsten Kreisen."
frequentare
Transliteration: fre-kwen-ta-re
"Gli piace frequentare persone importanti."
relacionarse
Transliteration: rela-sio-narse
"Le gusta relacionarse con la alta sociedad."
conviver
Transliteration: kõ-vi-veɾ
"Ele gosta de conviver com pessoas famosas."
उठना-बैठना
Transliteration: uthna-baithna
"वह बड़े-बड़े लोगों के साथ उठता-बैठता है।"
交际
Transliteration: jiāojì
"他在晚会上与许多名流交际。"
어울리다
Transliteration: eoullida
"그는 유명 인사들과 어울리는 것을 좋아한다."
付き合う
Transliteration: tsukiau
"彼は著名人と親しく付き合っている。"
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