Socialize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Socialize is a verb meaning (intransitive) To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.
Meaning
(intransitive) To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To instruct (somebody), usually subconsciously and mostly by example, in the etiquette of a society.
- (transitive) To take something into collective or governmental ownership.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: nationalize
fears about potential attempts to socialize medicine
hoping to socialize a bit at the company holiday party
depending on how children are socialized regarding racial and ethnic biases
Word Forms
- socializes
- socializing
- socialized
- socialise
Synonyms for socialize
Depending on context, synonyms include acculturate, nationalize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interact, knowledge, chat, sympathize, meet, chitchat.
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