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English verb: philander

1. philander (social) have amorous affairs; of men


SamplesHe has been womanizing for years.


Synonymswomanise, womanize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)interact

2. philander (communication) talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions


SamplesThe guys always try to chat up the new secretaries.
My husband never flirts with other women.


Synonymsbutterfly, chat up, coquet, coquette, dally, flirt, mash, romance


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)speak, talk


Narrower (hyponym)vamp, wanton









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