socialise

Interact with others

Socialise is the British spelling of socialize.

To socialise is to interact with others in a friendly way: We socialised with the neighbours over drinks.

It also means to train someone for society: Children are socialised to share.

In political contexts, to socialise an industry is to bring it under public ownership.

conversation

chat

Informal verbal exchange

banter · mingle · exchange · dialogue · communicate · engage · interact · schmooze · gossip · catch up

gathering

party

Gathering for celebration

reception · meetup · hangout · reunion · potluck · barbecue · picnic · brunch · dinner party · housewarming

bonding

camaraderie

Goodwill among companions

fellowship · closeness · intimacy · unity · trust · loyalty · empathy · sympathy · affinity · solidarity

community

club

Organization with membership

fellowship · guild · league · fraternity · sorority · brotherhood · cooperative · network · alliance · union

online

Facebook

Dominant social media platform

TikTok · networking · followers · friends list · profile · status update · posting · commenting · liking · sharing

friendship

companion

One who keeps company

  • friendNon-kin mutual bond
  • buddyInformal term for companion
  • palClose trusted companion

mate · chum · confidant · acquaintance · comrade · peer · colleague · crony · amigo · bestie

Opposites
social engagement

socialiseisolate

Separate from others

withdraw · hermit · keep to oneself · stay in · retreat

economic systems

socialiseprivatise

Transfer state assets privately

deregulate · denationalise · liberalise · corporatise · commodify

Phrases
Family

socialize, socializing, socialized, socialization, socializes, socialises, socialiser, socialising, socialised

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