socialize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.
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to make socialistic; establish or regulate according to the theories of socialism.
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Education. to treat as a group activity.
to socialize spelling quizzes.
verb (used without object)
verb
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(intr) to behave in a friendly or sociable manner
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(tr) to prepare for life in society
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(tr) to alter or create so as to be in accordance with socialist principles, as by nationalization
Other Word Forms
- oversocialize verb (used with object)
- resocialize verb
- socializable adjective
- socializer noun
- unsocializable adjective
- unsocialized adjective
- unsocializing adjective
Etymology
Origin of socialize
Example Sentences
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So, if anything—and this sounds funny to say about future teenagers—I might orient my kids toward more socializing and understanding how they relate to people in their own unique way.
It is becoming more common in some places to see mingling between men and women who aren’t relatives, socializing that was anomalous a decade ago.
The shelter system has come under fire for failing to exercise and socialize dogs properly even without the complication of illness.
From Los Angeles Times
It certainly feels like people are getting tired of the apps and that they’re looking for more ways to socialize in person.
From Los Angeles Times
I wasn’t in the mood to socialize today, but I much prefer Emma to the FBI.
From Literature
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