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socialize
/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.laɪz/
to interact with others in a social setting
She loves to socialize at parties and meet new people.
She enjoys interacting with others and making new connections at parties.
informal
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.
formal
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.
Collocations
socialize withto interact with someone in a social settingsocialize an ideato introduce and discuss an idea in a group setting
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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).
Word Breakdown
social
relating to society or companionship
root-ize
to make or become
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