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
Synonyms
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
As a result, Blanchard says the babies become socialized and at ease with people.
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Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
Don Lemon, the longtime host, socialized with Mr. Zaslav in New York and the Hamptons.
—Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2023
After all, working from home means fewer costs; more time for sleep, exercise, socializing, and family bonding; and not having to commute—even if that means giving up the team bonding, career development, and mentorship that in-person work facilitates.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2023
The presentation offered a glimpse into upcoming activities, including music on Spotify, gaming, tournaments, socializing, and an exclusive store for Barça Games merchandise and event tickets.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 10 Nov. 2023
As the dinner went on—and the ice slowly began to melt into the tablecloth itself —guests stayed dry by getting up and socializing.
—Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
The original layout included a second galley on this level, but in the spirit of socializing, the owner amended the design to include an open bar.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2023
Scholars of family political dynasties in America point out that children in political families are socialized into the profession and thus grow up with political skills and knowledge.
—TIME, 12 Oct. 2023
The key is having employees commute to the office only for the activities that can be most productively completed there, such as intense synchronous collaboration, nuanced conversations, socializing, team bonding, and on-the-job training and mentoring.
—Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023
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Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
Don Lemon, the longtime host, socialized with Mr. Zaslav in New York and the Hamptons.
—Benjamin Mullin, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2023
After all, working from home means fewer costs; more time for sleep, exercise, socializing, and family bonding; and not having to commute—even if that means giving up the team bonding, career development, and mentorship that in-person work facilitates.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2023
The presentation offered a glimpse into upcoming activities, including music on Spotify, gaming, tournaments, socializing, and an exclusive store for Barça Games merchandise and event tickets.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 10 Nov. 2023
As the dinner went on—and the ice slowly began to melt into the tablecloth itself —guests stayed dry by getting up and socializing.
—Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
The original layout included a second galley on this level, but in the spirit of socializing, the owner amended the design to include an open bar.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2023
Scholars of family political dynasties in America point out that children in political families are socialized into the profession and thus grow up with political skills and knowledge.
—TIME, 12 Oct. 2023
The key is having employees commute to the office only for the activities that can be most productively completed there, such as intense synchronous collaboration, nuanced conversations, socializing, team bonding, and on-the-job training and mentoring.
—Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1765, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialize. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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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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