socializes
Hangs out together
Socializes means to interact with others in a friendly or casual way: She socializes with coworkers after hours.
The word also means to train someone to behave according to social norms: Schools socialize children into shared values.
In political contexts, to socialize is to place under government or collective ownership: socialize healthcare, socialize the means of production.
Exchange of spoken ideas
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- chatsInformal conversations
- minglesInteracts socially with others
- communicatesExchanges information with others
engages · connects · relates · converses · exchanges · talks · discusses · banters
Gathering for celebration
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
- soireeFormal evening party
- bashForceful striking blow
shindig · gala · reception · fiesta · cocktails · dinner-party · barbecue · potluck
Bond of mutual affection
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- connectionA joining or relation
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- trustConfidence in another
intimacy · affinity · attachment · kinship · fellowship · solidarity · loyalty · companionship
Relationships between things
- contactsPeople you know professionally
- schmoozingCasual strategic socializing
- mixersCombination devices or gatherings
- meetupsArranged social gatherings
conferences · LinkedIn · referrals · professionals · handshakes · introductions · colleagues · associates
Residential area nearby
- clubOrganization with membership
- associationGroup with shared aim
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- tribeSocial group sharing ancestry
fraternity · sorority · brotherhood · sisterhood · guild · collective · commune · group
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- chatsInformal conversations
- minglesInteracts socially with others
communicates · engages · connects · relates · converses · exchanges · talks · discusses · banters · gossips
party
Gathering for celebration
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
- soireeFormal evening party
bash · shindig · gala · reception · fiesta · cocktails · dinner-party · barbecue · potluck · brunch
friendship
Bond of mutual affection
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- connectionA joining or relation
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
trust · intimacy · affinity · attachment · kinship · fellowship · solidarity · loyalty · companionship · closeness
connections
Relationships between things
- contactsPeople you know professionally
- schmoozingCasual strategic socializing
- mixersCombination devices or gatherings
meetups · conferences · LinkedIn · referrals · professionals · handshakes · introductions · colleagues · associates · acquaintances
neighborhood
Residential area nearby
- clubOrganization with membership
- associationGroup with shared aim
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
tribe · fraternity · sorority · brotherhood · sisterhood · guild · collective · commune · group · circle
socializesisolates
Keeps separate from others
withdraws · hermits · retreats · keeps to oneself · stays in
socializesalienates
Causes emotional withdrawal
separates · disengages · disconnects · detaches · dissociates
socializesostracizes
Expels from social group
excludes · alienates · separates · disconnects · dissociates
- socialized medicineGovernment-run health services
socialize, socializing, socialized, socializer, socializers, unsocialized