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Meaning of socialize
The primary meaning of the word "socialize" according to Oxford Languages, is to interact with other people, typically in a friendly way.
Etymology of socialize
The word "socialize" originated in the mid-19th" century, derived from the word "social" and the suffix "-ize", which is a verb-forming suffix
It has been used roots, "socius", meaning "companion, associate", and has been used in context to describe making something part of a society, especially one controlled by the government
Synonyms
interact
mingle
associate
fraternize
commingle
converse
chat
communicate
interact
meet
gather
congregate
consort
affiliate
connect
bond
network
integrate
assimilate
acculturate
harmonize
unify
consolidate
cooperate
fraternize
get along
get together
hang out
rub shoulders
make friends
keep company
Definitions
- To interact or communicate with other people, typically in a friendly way
- * make someone or something accustomed to living in a society, or to a particular society
- * To organize or make it part of a system in which people live and work together, especially one which is controlled and planned by a government
Usage Examples
- The new employee was eager to socialize with her coworkers and get know to them better
- * The government tried program to socialize the economy and make it more state-controlled
- * As children, we were taught how to socialize with others and develop good social skills
Antonyms
isolate
separate
disconnect
detach
disunite
disengage
seclude
sequester
alienate
estrange
ostracize
boycott
shun
snub
avoid
divide
split
diverge
differ
clash
collide