socializes
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/ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪz/
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/ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪz/
(socialize)
interact socially
Etymology
'socialize' originates from French, specifically the word 'socialiser,' which in turn comes from Latin 'socialis' (from 'socius' meaning 'companion'); the English verb was formed with the suffix '-ize' to mean 'make or become social.'
'socialize' changed from the French verb 'socialiser' (19th century) into English as 'socialize'; the root comes from Latin 'socialis' (relating to companionship), itself from 'socius' meaning 'companion', and was combined with the English verbal suffix '-ize'.
Initially, it meant 'to make social or to form social ties (bring into society/companionship),' and over time it has kept that sense while also extending to meanings like 'acclimate to society' and 'to nationalize' in political/economic contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present form of 'socialize': to take part in social activities; to spend time talking to people in a friendly way.
She socializes with colleagues after work.
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Verb 2
third-person singular present form of 'socialize': to teach or accustom someone to behave according to social norms; to make someone sociable or help them adapt to a social environment.
The program socializes young children to classroom routines.
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Verb 3
third-person singular present form of 'socialize': to make (an industry, service, or cost) socially owned or collectively managed; to nationalize or collectivize.
During the crisis, some argued the government socializes failing banks.
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Last updated: 2026/01/11 13:41