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socialise

Other forms: socialising; socialised

Definitions of socialise
  1. verb
    prepare for social life
    synonyms: socialize
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    type of:
    fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up
    make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
  2. verb
    train for a social environment
    synonyms: socialize
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    type of:
    educate
    give an education to
  3. verb
    take part in social activities; interact with others
    synonyms: socialize
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    types:
    get around, swing
    be a social swinger; socialize a lot
    fraternise, fraternize
    be on friendly terms with someone, as if with a brother, especially with an enemy
    hobnob
    rub elbows with
    entertain
    provide entertainment for
    host
    be the host of or for
    amuse, disport, divert, regale
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
    type of:
    interact
    act together or towards others or with others
  4. verb
    make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies
    synonyms: socialize
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    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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