socialize Meaning & Definition
What Does Socialize Mean?
Socialize is used as a verb meaning To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially. It is also used to mean To instruct (somebody), usually subconsciously and mostly by example, in the etiquette of a society.
Word Facts for Socialize
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/ |
| Verb forms | socializes, socializing, socialized |
Socialize Definition (Verb)
- To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.
hoping to socialize a bit at the company holiday party
- To instruct (somebody), usually subconsciously and mostly by example, in the etiquette of a society.
depending on how children are socialized regarding racial and ethnic biases
- To take something into collective or governmental ownership.
fears about potential attempts to socialize medicine
Verb
- To interact with others
- To instruct somebody, usually subconsciously, in the etiquette of a society
Synonyms of Socialize
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Socialize synonyms and antonyms →Socialize in a Sentence
hoping to socialize a bit at the company holiday party
depending on how children are socialized regarding racial and ethnic biases
fears about potential attempts to socialize medicine
Word Forms & Grammar
socialize (third-person singular simple present socializes, present participle socializing, simple past and past participle socialized)
Words That Rhyme With Socialize
Origin of Socialize
From social + -ize.