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.
Also especially British, so·cial·ise .
Origin of socialize
First recorded in 1820–30; social + -ize
OTHER WORDS FROM socialize
so·cial·iz·a·ble,adjectiveso·cial·iz·er,nouno·ver·so·cial·ize,verb (used with object),o·ver·so·cial·ized,o·ver·so·cial·iz·ing.re·so·cial·ize,verb,re·so·cial·ized,re·so·cial·iz·ing.
Bus drivers waiting in traffic, friends socializing on weekends and workers on lunch breaks are among the regular users of this affordable drug across Yemen, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Somaliland and parts of Kenya.
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The coronavirus pandemic has touched every aspect of our lives—fundamentally altering the ways in which we work and socialize.
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The governor and county officials were essentially giving their blessing to people who want to eat and socialize indoors that life was back.
Team Reopen: 2, Schools: 0|Scott Lewis|August 31, 2020|Voice of San Diego
For parents who can pay, there will be many places to send their kids to socialize and receive adult instruction.
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Since March, a good portion of the northern hemisphere has been socializing online in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19.
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Patrons come to a place for the atmosphere, to see their favorite bartender, or to socialize.
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Students have lessons, activities, and socialize in the garden.
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The Iraq Bikers usually meet once a week to socialize and ride around the city, but this past Friday was special.
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Do you absorb his books, read his interviews, or is it necessary to socialize with the man himself?
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Many users regard Facebook as a place to waste time and socialize with people to whom they have tenuous connections.
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Do we want to socialize our railroads, our coal mines, our telegraphs and telephones?
The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society|Upton Sinclair
No effort will be made to socialize those industries which have not been made ready by a degree of monopolization.
Socialism|John Spargo
As this class will not socialize or abolish itself, the rest of the people, Socialists predict, will undertake the task.
Socialism As It Is|William English Walling
He probably has a large family of children, and they educate and socialize him and one another.
The New Stone Age in Northern Europe|John M. Tyler
It seems to me we need to socialize, not industry, but the heart of Man to his brother.
V. V.'s Eyes|Henry Sydnor Harrison
British Dictionary definitions for socialize
socialize
socialise
/ (ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(intr)to behave in a friendly or sociable manner
(tr)to prepare for life in society
(tr)mainlyUSto alter or create so as to be in accordance with socialist principles, as by nationalization
entertain, mingle, get around, league, fraternize, associate, club, consort, mix, join, hobnob, get together, go out, get about, hang out, keep company, make advances, make the rounds, pal around, run with