socialize
verb
so·cial·ize
ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz 
socialized; socializing
1
: to make social
especially
: to fit or train for a social environment
2
a
: to constitute on a socialistic basis
socialize industry
b
: to adapt to social needs or uses
3
: to organize group participation in
socialize a recitation
: to participate actively in a social group
Examples of socialize in a Sentence
She danced and socialized at the party.
he likes to socialize with his coworkers after work ends
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Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Having her decide to finally, for once, socialize after work is a nice button.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Gensler conducts surveys in 53 cities across 20 countries and the major reasons people give for non-work visits to a downtown are to shop, dine and socialize.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
For decades, the diagnosis was given only to kids with severe problems communicating or socializing and those with unusual, repetitive behaviors.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for socialize
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialize. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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socialize
verb
so·cial·ize
ˈsō-shə-ˌlīz
socialized; socializing
1
: to make social
especially
: to make fit for a social environment
2
: to take part in social activities
socializing with friends after work
Medical Definition
socialize
transitive verb
so·cial·ize
variants
also British
socialized also British socialised; socializing also British socialising
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