socialize

American  

[soh-shuh-lahyz] / ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlaɪz /

especially British, socialise

verb (used with object)

socialized, socializing

1. to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.

2. to make socialistic; establish or regulate according to the theories of socialism.

3. Education. to treat as a group activity.

   to socialize spelling quizzes.

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verb (used without object)

socialized, socializing

1. to associate or mingle sociably with others.

   to socialize with one's fellow workers.

socialize British  

/ ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. (intr) to behave in a friendly or sociable manner

2. (tr) to prepare for life in society

3. (tr) to alter or create so as to be in accordance with socialist principles, as by nationalization

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Other Word Forms

• oversocialize verb (used with object)
• resocialize verb
• socializable adjective
• socializer noun
• unsocializable adjective
• unsocialized adjective
• unsocializing adjective

Etymology

Origin of socialize

First recorded in 1820–30; social + -ize

Example Sentences

Julie Lu is part of several mom friend groups that have been great sounding boards for raising kids and socializing.

From The Wall Street Journal

The social media giant, which sells AI-powered smart glasses, laid off workers who focused on the metaverse, digital spaces where people socialize, work, learn, and pursue other online activities.

From Los Angeles Times

It influences Gen Z’s perception of those they feel safe around and are willing to socialize with, and those who they actively avoid.

From The Wall Street Journal

The layoffs hit more than 1,000 employees and focused heavily on those who were working on the metaverse, digital spaces where people socialize, work, learn and pursue other online activities.

From Los Angeles Times

To greater or lesser degrees, we become the people with whom we socialize.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• entertain
• get around
• mingle