socialize
/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.laɪz/to participate in social activities or interact with others
After work, they often socialize at a nearby café.
They frequently meet and interact with others at a café after work.
Often used to describe casual or friendly interactions in social settings.
to make something more social or accessible to a wider audience
The company aims to socialize its new product through social media campaigns.
The company plans to promote its new product to a broader audience using social media.
Used in business or marketing contexts to describe outreach efforts.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'socialize' to describe casual interactions, not formal or professional meetings.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Form
Remember that 'socialize' is a regular verb: socialize, socialized, socializing.
📖Word Origin
From French 'socialiser', from 'social' meaning 'of or relating to society'. First used in the 18th century.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both as an intransitive verb (without an object) or transitive verb (with an object).