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
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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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Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
This is a wonderful year to socialize and enjoy life.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
For someone who socializes with royalty and makes a wine that sells for roughly $33,000 a bottle, the 48-year-old Pasquet is unassuming in person.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
With Venus in Scorpio energizing your 11th house (associations, community affairs and individual freedom) and Pluto in your sign empowering you and highlighting your recent transformations, you’re encouraged to redefine your approach to socializing and networking.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialize. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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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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