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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Over the past decade, opportunities for young people to gather and socialize have nearly vanished, outside of organized sports.
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Reading to a dog can increase a child’s self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers and helps to socialize guide dog puppies.
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Claire Benedict, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The hosts actually get along well, socialize off-camera and spend time with each other’s families.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Reading to a dog can increase a child’s self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially for struggling readers and helps to socialize guide dog puppies.
—Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
What the game of bridge was to socializing in the 1950s, fantasy sports is in the modern era.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 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 15 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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