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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Claire Cain Miller, New York Times, 31 May 2025
With the sun activating your 11th house of friendship and 12th house of privacy this summer, this statement ring makes the perfect go-to accessory for socializing with friends or a relaxed weekend.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025
Besides helping to solidify existing relationships, socializing has health benefits like improving cognition, reducing stress, improving mood, and even increasing longevity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 24 May 2025
The sandbar was just around the corner; as an adult, that was a place to anchor a friend’s boat and drink beer while socializing in waist-deep water.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 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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