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

This continues during Ramadan, even during the day, and the staff allows patrons to socialize or do work even if they don’t order anything.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I think having been socialized like so many other women, that we’re supposed to support men, I said: ‘Oh, it’s okay Cesar,’” she told the interviewer.

From Los Angeles Times

“These costs are socialized in Texas, and the current method allocates a relatively large share to residential ratepayers,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

At smaller firms, you might just need to “quietly socialize” your plans.

From MarketWatch

After all, this generation of parents are the millennials and Gen X-ers who grew up socializing at the mall a la Cher Horowitz in “Clueless.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• entertain
• get around
• mingle