socialize

verb

so·​cial·​ize ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz 

socialized; socializing

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to participate actively in a social group

socializer

ˈsō-shə-ˌlī-zər 

noun

Synonyms of socialize

• mingle
• mix
• associate

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

Despite former Atanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms showing an early lead, supporters are still chatting, socializing and enjoying food and drinks at the watch party. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Though entry is strictly invite-only, it is tailored to captivate a sense of belonging between like-minded Berluti fans and encourage socializing. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

The banya, in turn, became a place to meet, socialize and maintain a sense of community outside the synagogue. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Friends of the Arts hosts a myriad of other events, including art classes, and the Eagles Mere Country Club golf course—which winds through the mountainside—and Eagles Mere Tennis Center offer additional ways to socialize and stay active. — Kristin Granero, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for socialize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

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

socialization

ˌsōsh-(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

socializer

ˈsō-shə-ˌlī-zər 

noun

Medical Definition

socialize

transitive verb

so·​cial·​ize

variants also British socialise

ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz 

socialized also British socialised; socializing also British socialising

: to make social

especially : to fit or train for society or a social environment

children are socialized according to a given cultural pattern

—H. A. Murray & C. K. Kluckhohn