socialize

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˈsəʊ.ʃə.laɪz/
US: /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.laɪz/

  1. To meet and spend time with people in a friendly way.

    1. I like to socialize with my friends after work.
    2. They socialize at parties, enjoying conversations and making new friends.

  2. To train someone to behave in a way that is acceptable in their culture or society.

    1. Parents socialize their children from a young age.
    2. Schools socialize students, teaching them rules and expected behaviors.

Synonyms

mingle network associate mix
socialize transitive-verb

  1. To train someone to behave acceptably in society.

    1. We socialize the dogs to be friendly.
    2. It's important to socialize puppies early to prevent behavioral issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "socialize" in English means: To meet and spend time with people in a friendly way., To train someone to behave in a way that is acceptable in their culture or society..

The phonetic transcription of "socialize" is /ˈsəʊ.ʃə.laɪz/ in British English and /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.laɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "socialize": mingle, network, associate, mix.

Example usage of "socialize": "I like to socialize with my friends after work.". More examples on the page.