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- [soh-shuh-lahyz]
- /ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlaɪz/
- /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soh-shuh-lahyz]
- /ˈsoʊ ʃəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of socialize word
- verb with object socialize to make social; make fit for life in companionship with others. 1
- verb with object socialize to make socialistic; establish or regulate according to the theories of socialism. 1
- verb with object socialize Education. to treat as a group activity: to socialize spelling quizzes. 1
- verb without object socialize to associate or mingle sociably with others: to socialize with one's fellow workers. 1
- intransitive verb socialize interact with others 1
- transitive verb socialize child: teach to interact 1
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Origin of socialize
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; social + -ize
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Socialize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
socialize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
socialize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for socialize
verb socialize
- break ground — to do something that has not been done before
- break the ice — to relieve shyness or reserve, esp between strangers
- co-ordinate — If you co-ordinate an activity, you organize the various people and things involved in it.
- commeasure — to coincide with in degree, extent, quality, etc
- communalize — to render (something) the property of a commune or community
Antonyms for socialize
verb socialize
- blockaded — the isolating, closing off, or surrounding of a place, as a port, harbor, or city, by hostile ships or troops to prevent entrance or exit.
- burred — prickly or rough in texture.
- burring — a pronunciation of the r- sound as a uvular trill, as in certain Northern English dialects.
- closeted — If you are closeted with someone, you are talking privately to them.
- cut dead — to snub completely
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