socialize
[ soh-shuh-lahyz ]
/ ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlaɪz /
verb (used with object), so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing.
to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others.
to make socialistic; establish or regulate according to the theories of socialism.
Education. to treat as a group activity: to socialize spelling quizzes.
verb (used without object), so·cial·ized, so·cial·iz·ing.
to associate or mingle sociably with others: to socialize with one's fellow workers.
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Also especially British, so·cial·ise.
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socialize
socialise
/ (ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(intr) to behave in a friendly or sociable manner
(tr) to prepare for life in society
(tr) mainly US to alter or create so as to be in accordance with socialist principles, as by nationalization
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socializable or socialisable, adjectivesocializer or socialiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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