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Definition of socialize
socialized
;socializing
transitive verb
1 : to make social; especially : to fit or train for a social environment
2a : to constitute on a socialistic basis socialize industryb : 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
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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 of socialize from the Web
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Near the couple’s South Seattle home in Hillman City, neighbors of the Espitias said the couple had lived in the neighborhood for about a year but didn’t socialize much with others.
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Andressian changed his appearance and had been socializing while living out of a Las Vegas hotel for 47 days, conduct characterized as inconsistent with that of a grieving parent, said sheriff’s Lt.
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Attendees are always encouraged to dress up as their favorite anime (or other genre) characters, and socialize and see and be seen during all three days of the convention!
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The YouTube babies are socializing, but probably not saying anything with specific meaning, many linguists say.
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This year, dinner is served at about 8:45 p.m., and people eat and socialize until about 10 p.m. The food is catered and the menu changes every day.
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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, file photo, Eastern Michigan University graduates socialize before their commencement at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Mich.
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The Greens and Youngs and one or two other families on the block often socialize and sometimes blocked the street off for July Fourth celebrations.
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Against the backdrop of rapid urbanization, high immigration, and the rise of mass education, municipal authorities installed bathing facilities to socialize the urban poor into the habits of sanitation.
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First Known Use of socialize
1765
Other Sociology Terms
SOCIALIZE Defined for English Language Learners
socialize
playDefinition of socialize for English Language Learners
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: to talk to and do things with other people in a friendly way
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: to teach (someone) to behave in a way that is acceptable in society
Medical Dictionary
socialize
Medical Definition of socialize
socialized
also Britishsocialised
;socializing
also Britishsocialising
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