socialize
verb
so·cial·ize
ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz 
socialized; socializing
1
: to make social
especially
: to fit or train for a social environment
2
a
: to constitute on a socialistic basis
socialize industry
b
: to adapt to social needs or uses
3
: to organize group participation in
socialize a recitation
: to participate actively in a social group
Synonyms
Examples of socialize in a Sentence
She danced and socialized at the party.
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
Recent Examples on the Web
Accept invitations to schmooze and socialize with others.
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2024
The night market is influenced by the open-air bazaars found in numerous parts of Asia, where the community gathers for entertainment, to socialize and to taste various foods and beverages.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Lou was very smart and single-minded in not socializing with us.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Mar. 2024
Facebook and later Instagram became places where many sixth and seventh graders were hanging out and socializing.
—Jonathan Haidt, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2024
Women have been socialized to be polite, and to even ignore our own instincts to flee, in order to make a stranger comfortable.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
Families and retirees, neighbors and school alumni, all gather to volunteer and eat and socialize.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024
While in-flight, guests can socialize at the on-board bar and enjoy an extensive list of fine wines, spirits and champagne, standard for around-the-world tickets.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The University of Maryland has lifted a two-week ban on events with alcohol and socializing with recruits at several dozen fraternities and sororities, saying its investigation into reports of dangerous activity was complete.
—Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2024
The night market is influenced by the open-air bazaars found in numerous parts of Asia, where the community gathers for entertainment, to socialize and to taste various foods and beverages.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Lou was very smart and single-minded in not socializing with us.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Mar. 2024
Facebook and later Instagram became places where many sixth and seventh graders were hanging out and socializing.
—Jonathan Haidt, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2024
Women have been socialized to be polite, and to even ignore our own instincts to flee, in order to make a stranger comfortable.
—Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
Families and retirees, neighbors and school alumni, all gather to volunteer and eat and socialize.
—Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024
While in-flight, guests can socialize at the on-board bar and enjoy an extensive list of fine wines, spirits and champagne, standard for around-the-world tickets.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
The University of Maryland has lifted a two-week ban on events with alcohol and socializing with recruits at several dozen fraternities and sororities, saying its investigation into reports of dangerous activity was complete.
—Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
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socialize
verb
so·cial·ize
ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz
socialized; socializing
1
: to make social
especially
: to make fit for a social environment
2
: to take part in social activities
socializing with friends after work
Medical Definition
socialize
transitive verb
so·cial·ize
variants
also British
socialized also British socialised; socializing also British socialising
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