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
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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Also potluck lunch, socializing, fossil hunting and camping.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Involve teams in idea generation and creating solutions, and determine appropriate avenues to socialize their contributions.
—Camille Nicita, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The recent boom in Yemeni coffee shops in the Chicago area, specifically in Lombard and other suburbs with a growing population of modern Muslim communities, underscores the rising demand for a place to socialize that isn’t tied to alcohol, but with a buzzy nightlife ambience.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Outside the room, the guests socialize and eat food from the buffet while a mariachi group plays.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Involve teams in idea generation and creating solutions, and determine appropriate avenues to socialize their contributions.
—Camille Nicita, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
The recent boom in Yemeni coffee shops in the Chicago area, specifically in Lombard and other suburbs with a growing population of modern Muslim communities, underscores the rising demand for a place to socialize that isn’t tied to alcohol, but with a buzzy nightlife ambience.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Outside the room, the guests socialize and eat food from the buffet while a mariachi group plays.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialize. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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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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