socialize
verb (used with object)
to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.
had socialized
-
past perfectof socialize.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She said she never witnessed any wrongdoing by President Trump, who had socialized with the financier in the past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2025
However, the mice only showed this self-recognition-like behavior if they were already accustomed to mirrors, if they had socialized with other mice who looked like them, and if the ink spot was relatively large.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 5, 2023
Other students remembered at least one other teacher who had socialized with students that year.
From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2022
She and Podhoretz were longtime Manhattan residents who had socialized with Mailer, Lillian Hellman and others from whom they became bitterly estranged.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2022
Neylan stood by as Lawrence weaved his spell over this sophisticated gentleman, who had socialized with governors and presidents.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
