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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Teenagers have new ways to socialize now.
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Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
The open lobby is sun-filled and welcoming, with plenty of common areas to socialize, grab a bite, sip a cocktail, or warm up by the fire.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Physical performance reflects quality of life and the ability to participate in activities of daily living, including socializing and work.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
And so all of these different components combine to make a sensory and psychological experience that when socialized through all of this promotion and marketing of chocolate really drives the point home about its association to Valentine's Day.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
The open lobby is sun-filled and welcoming, with plenty of common areas to socialize, grab a bite, sip a cocktail, or warm up by the fire.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Physical performance reflects quality of life and the ability to participate in activities of daily living, including socializing and work.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
And so all of these different components combine to make a sensory and psychological experience that when socialized through all of this promotion and marketing of chocolate really drives the point home about its association to Valentine's Day.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
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 18 Feb. 2026.
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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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