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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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
This is a friendly day to socialize and deal with family matters, but confusion and unrealistic expectations might create disappointment.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Both sites welcome members with mental illness to spend the day socializing and learning new skills in a relaxed environment.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
But in Yemen, there’s a lot of socializing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 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 21 May. 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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