socialise

/səˈsoʊlɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to spend time with someone, especially in a social or friendly way

“She likes to socialise with her friends on the weekends.”

2. verb

to become or make someone more sociable or friendly

“This class aims to socialise the shy student with others.”

3. verb

to make or become more friendly and outgoing, often in a specific social situation

“The party helped to socialise the new colleagues.”

4. noun

the act of socialising, especially in a friendly or outgoing way

“She values her socialising time with her family.”

5. noun

the process of becoming more sociable or friendly

“The therapy aims to aid the patient’s socialising skills.”

Synonyms

  • commingle
  • get along
  • interact
  • mingle
  • socialize

Antonyms

  • avoid
  • shun