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
Synonyms
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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For those who need to socialize to energize, meet friends for dinner or have people over for game night.
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Kari Leibowitz, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
But in 2023, people spent an average of nearly seven hours a day alone and just about four hours a week socializing.
—Marissa Conrad, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
Volunteer options include walking dogs, cleaning kennels, filling enrichment toys, socializing cats, doing laundry, helping with post-surgery care, administrative tasks and facilitating adoptions, according to the post.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
As an introvert, Hicks says socializing and marketing the business didn’t come naturally.
—Morgan Smith,raffi Paul, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2024
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Kari Leibowitz, TIME, 22 Oct. 2024
But in 2023, people spent an average of nearly seven hours a day alone and just about four hours a week socializing.
—Marissa Conrad, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
Volunteer options include walking dogs, cleaning kennels, filling enrichment toys, socializing cats, doing laundry, helping with post-surgery care, administrative tasks and facilitating adoptions, according to the post.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
As an introvert, Hicks says socializing and marketing the business didn’t come naturally.
—Morgan Smith,raffi Paul, CNBC, 5 Oct. 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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