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to socialize
01
to interact and spend time with people
Intransitive
Examples
Introverts may find it challenging to socialize in large groups.
Colleagues often socialize during breaks to build camaraderie in the workplace.
02
to organize or arrange something based on socialist principles, where resources and control are shared equally
Transitive: to socialize a system
Examples
The government plans to socialize the healthcare system to provide free services for everyone.
They aim to socialize the industries so that all workers have an equal say in decision-making.
03
to help someone become comfortable in social settings and adjust to living or working in a group
Transitive: to socialize sb
Examples
She needed to socialize her dog before introducing it to other pets.
The school tried to socialize children by encouraging group activities.
04
to teach or influence someone to behave in a way that is acceptable or appropriate in society
Transitive: to socialize sb
Examples
Parents work hard to socialize their children and teach them good manners.
Schools play a big role in socializing students to follow social norms.
Lexical Tree
socialized
socializer
socializing
socialize
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