- socialise
- verb1. take part in social activities; interact with others-
He never socializes with his colleagues
-The old man hates to socialize
• Syn: ↑socialize• Derivationally related forms: ↑socialisation, ↑socialiser, ↑socialising, ↑socialization (for: ↑socialize), ↑socializer (for: ↑socialize), ↑socializing (for: ↑socialize)• Hypernyms: ↑interact• Hyponyms: ↑swing, ↑get around, ↑fraternize, ↑fraternise, ↑hobnob, ↑entertain• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s
-Somebody ——s PP
2. train for a social environment-The children must be properly socialized
• Syn: ↑socialize• Derivationally related forms: ↑socialisation, ↑socialization (for: ↑socialize)• Hypernyms: ↑educate• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s somebody
3. prepare for social life-Children have to be socialized in school
• Syn: ↑socialize• Derivationally related forms: ↑socialisation, ↑socialization (for: ↑socialize)• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s somebody
-Something ——s somebody
4. make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies-Health care should be socialized!
• Syn: ↑socialize• Derivationally related forms: ↑socialisation, ↑socialization (for: ↑socialize)• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
Useful english dictionary. 2012.