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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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Professional puppy training classes come with benefits, including the young pup becoming socialized with other dogs and humans, and able to explore in a safe environment, according to a report from Rover.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The sun will be in an airy Venusian sign, so we will be inclined to spend our days and nights socializing and even hitting up dating apps to find a new crush.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Now an important spot for both working and socializing, cafés became a third place, a comfortable destination that’s neither home nor an office.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Socialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialize. Accessed 23 Sep. 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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