| v. t. | 1. | To render social. |
| 2. | To subject to, or regulate by, socialism. |
| Verb | 1. | socialize - take part in social activities; interact with others; "He never socializes with his colleagues"; "The old man hates to socialize" Synonyms: socialise |
| 2. | socialize - train for a social environment; "The children must be properly socialized" Synonyms: socialise | |
| 3. | socialize - prepare for social life; "Children have to be socialized in school" Synonyms: socialise | |
| 4. | socialize - make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies; "Health care should be socialized!" Synonyms: socialise |