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SOCIALIZE

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 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies

Example:

Health care should be socialized!

Synonyms:

socialise; socialize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "socialize" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

socialization (the action of establishing on a socialist basis)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Prepare for social life

Example:

Children have to be socialized in school

Synonyms:

socialise; socialize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "socialize" is one way to...):

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)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

Derivation:

socialization (the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Train for a social environment

Example:

The children must be properly socialized

Synonyms:

socialise; socialize

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "socialize" is one way to...):

educate (give an education to)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

socialization (the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture)

Sense 4

Meaning:

Take part in social activities; interact with others

Example:

The old man hates to socialize

Synonyms:

socialise; socialize

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "socialize" is one way to...):

interact (act together or towards others or with others)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "socialize"):

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)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP

Derivation:

socialization (the act of meeting for social purposes)

socializer (a person who takes part in social activities)

socializing (the act of meeting for social purposes)

Credits

 Context examples: 

You’ve not had a lot of time to socialize in 2019, but you will in 2020, and that will make the coming year sparkle.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday night, perfect for socializing.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Jupiter is the natural ruler of your career sector, so from now on, you will be more successful by working less formally, writing reports, having meetings, and by being out socializing.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

As the month opens, Mars will be touring your friendship-oriented eleventh house, so Mars is likely to keep you busy after work hours with plenty of chances to socialize.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Mars will tour your friendship sector, Sagittarius, from January 3 to February 16, bringing your socializing to a higher level than you had in December.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

You will find January to be especially strong for socializing—in fact, you may be asked by a charity, humanitarian organization, or political group to join in and work for a cause or person you believe in.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Socialize by going to a party or mixer and being open to a blind date—these are some examples, but treat yourself well, be confident, and see what the world holds for you, dear Taurus.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)