Associations to the word «Socialize»

Wiktionary

SOCIALIZE, verb. (intransitive) To interact with others
SOCIALIZE, verb. (transitive) To instruct somebody, usually subconsciously, in the etiquette of a society
SOCIALIZE, verb. (transitive) To take something into collective or governmental ownership

Dictionary definition

SOCIALIZE, verb. Take part in social activities; interact with others; "He never socializes with his colleagues"; "The old man hates to socialize".
SOCIALIZE, verb. Train for a social environment; "The children must be properly socialized".
SOCIALIZE, verb. Prepare for social life; "Children have to be socialized in school".
SOCIALIZE, verb. Make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies; "Health care should be socialized!".

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia