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verb so·cial·ize \ ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz \

Definition of socialize

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

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socialization

play \ˌsō-sh(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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socializer

play \ˈsō-shə-ˌlī-zər\ noun

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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

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Four students — sophomores Sophia Shukla, Mackenzie Hopkins and Lukas Goble and senior Mark Bateson — socialized in the hallway.

— david anderson, The Aegis, "John Carroll students return to school with new principal, president," 29 Aug. 2017
Regardless of whether you summer in Sag Harbor or Amangansett, everyone makes a stop at The Surf Lodge, the epicenter of socializing in the Hamptons.

— Harper's BAZAAR, "This Summer Cocktail is A-list Approved," 22 Aug. 2017
Kids tossed Frisbees and footballs, while adults relaxed and socialized – with no NASA feed and few people focused on their phones.

— Naperville Sun, "Eclipse viewing at Naper Settlement draws more than 1,400 people," 21 Aug. 2017
Some fabulous career connections could materialize on Thursday so get out and socialize.

— aurora tower, Cosmopolitan, "Your Horoscope for the Week of August 7," 6 Aug. 2017
Twice a year Fried flies the whole staff to Chicago for a week so that people can meet in person and socialize.

— alexia elejalde-ruiz, chicagotribune.com, "Why remote working succeeds at some companies and not others," 4 Aug. 2017
A Rotunda/Student Lounge to allow students to relax, study and socialize in a comfortable, spacious environment. •

— randall p. lieberman, Jewish Journal, "Katz Yeshiva High moving to new facility in west Boca," 2 Aug. 2017
Dogs that socialize with other dogs are at a greater risk.

— darcy costello, The Courier-Journal, "Highly contagious dog flu outbreak reaches Louisville Metro Animal Services," 14 July 2017
There are two main squares (or plateia) in the village of Chora: one is municipal and the other, Agia Levies, is for eating, drinking, and socializing late into the night.

— christopher bollen, CNT, "Why Patmos Should Be the Greek Island You Visit Next," 12 July 2017

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First Known Use of socialize

1765

socialize Synonyms

Synonyms

associate, fraternize, go out, hobnob, mingle, mix, step out, rub elbows (or rub shoulders)

Related Words

carouse, party, revel; circulate

Near Antonyms

avoid, eschew, shun; slight, snub

Other Sociology Terms

bourgeois, ethos, eugenics, exurb, incommunicado, intelligentsia, megalopolis, metrosexual, mores, subculture

SOCIALIZE Defined for English Language Learners

socialize

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Definition of socialize for English Language Learners

: to talk to and do things with other people in a friendly way
: to teach (someone) to behave in a way that is acceptable in society

Medical Dictionary

socialize

transitive verb so·cial·ize

variants: also British socialise play \ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz\

medical Definition of socialize

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

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