verb · informal
socialize
UK/ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz/US/ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/SO·ci·al·ize
to take part in social activities and build relationships with others
Examples
“After moving to university she found it hard to socialize at first.”
“Work events are a chance to socialize with colleagues outside the office.”
“Children learn social skills when they socialize with peers.”
Band 8 sentence
“While online platforms make it easier to meet, many students still value in-person opportunities to socialize.”
Collocations
- socialize with colleagues
- socialize online
- socialize at events
Word family
Common mistakes
I like socialize with my friends.→I like to socialize with my friends.
She socialize every weekend.→She socializes every weekend.
Say it for a higher band
5meet people→6go out→7+socialize
Synonyms
mingle
Easily confused
isolate
“After the outbreak some people preferred to isolate rather than socialize.”
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