variants
also British
socializes; socialized; socializing
1
: to talk to and do things with other people in a friendly way
She danced and socialized at the party.
—often + withHe doesn't socialize with the other players on the team.
She enjoys socializing with her coworkers.
2
formal
: to teach (someone) to behave in a way that is acceptable in society
—usually used as (be) socialized
Children are socialized at an early age.
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/socialize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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