Synonyms of socialize

socialize

verb

ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz 

as in to mingle

to take part in social activities

he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mingle
• mix
• associate
• party
• fraternize
• go out
• step out
• hobnob
• rub elbows
• revel
• carouse
• circulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• shun
• eschew
• slight
• snub

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of socialize

Friends of the Arts hosts a myriad of other events, including art classes, and the Eagles Mere Country Club golf course—which winds through the mountainside—and Eagles Mere Tennis Center offer additional ways to socialize and stay active. — Kristin Granero, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026

Students who spent more hours socializing with friends, attending student organizations and participating in cultural events tended to report feeling an overall sense of well-being. — Roxanne Prichard, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Cue the Instagram infographics on how to develop analog hobbies; viral videos of young people simply socializing without their phones, digital detox camps, and the under 13 social media bans. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Over the same period, 15-to 19-year-olds' leisure time socializing dropped 32% to 38 minutes, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026