Socialize vs. Socializing

Socialize vs. Socializing — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Socialize and Socializing

Socializeverb

(intransitive) To interact with others

Socializingnoun

the act of meeting for social purposes;

there was too much socialization with the enlisted men

Socializeverb

(transitive) To instruct somebody, usually subconsciously, in the etiquette of a society

Socializeverb

(transitive) To take something into collective or governmental ownership

Socializeverb

take part in social activities; interact with others;

He never socializes with his colleaguesThe old man hates to socialize

Socializeverb

train for a social environment;

The children must be properly socialized
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Socializeverb

prepare for social life;

Children have to be socialized in school

Socializeverb

make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies;

Health care should be socialized!