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socialise

so·cia·lise

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verb

1.

take part in social activities; interact with others

  • “He never socializes with his colleagues”
  • “The old man hates to socialize”
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2.

train for a social environment

  • “The children must be properly socialized”
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3.

prepare for social life

  • “Children have to be socialized in school”
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4.

make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies

  • “Health care should be socialized!”
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Origin

From social + -ise.

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