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socialize

DEFINITIONS OF: socialize

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v prepare for social life

“Children have to be socialized in school”
Synonyms:
socialise
Type of:
fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

v train for a social environment

“The children must be properly socialized”
Synonyms:
socialise
Type of:
educate
give an education to

v take part in social activities; interact with others

“He never socializes with his colleagues”
“The old man hates to socialize”
Synonyms:
socialise
Types:
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get around, swing
be a social swinger; socialize a lot
fraternise, fraternize
be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy
hobnob
rub elbows with
entertain
provide entertainment for
host
be the host of or for
amuse, disport, divert
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Type of:
interact
act together or towards others or with others

v make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies

“Health care should be socialized!”
Synonyms:
socialise
Type of:
alter, change, modify
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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