verb

socialise

to socialize, to mix with people

I enjoy socialising with my friends.

I enjoy socializing with my friends.

He doesn't socialise much with his colleagues.

He doesn't socialize much with his colleagues.

((with sb.)) to mix socially with others. I enjoy socialising with my friends.

Synonyms: mix, mingle, interact; Antonyms: isolate, withdraw

From 'social' + the verb-forming suffix '-ise'. 'Social' comes from the Latin 'socialis', meaning 'allied, united'.

Think of a 'social' event where you 'socialise'. The '-ise' ending is the primary British English spelling, while '-ize' is American.

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