socialize
[ soh-shuh-lahyz ]
/ ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlaɪz /
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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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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
Derived forms of socialize
socializable or socialisable, adjectivesocializer or socialiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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