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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aisha Ditta, CNBC, 19 May 2025
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Take a class, join a book club, volunteer with a school or nonprofit, join an exercise group, find activities that interest you and give an opportunity to socialize with others.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
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Katie Langford, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Trust specialist, Sophia Thibault, said the pandemic hit in the middle of her first year in college affecting her ability to socialize.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya
aisha Ditta, CNBC, 19 May 2025
A lot of people have really nice spirts and are enjoyable and can socialize with the multitudes the way Herzog can.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Take a class, join a book club, volunteer with a school or nonprofit, join an exercise group, find activities that interest you and give an opportunity to socialize with others.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for socialize
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialize. Accessed 28 May. 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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