[so.cial.ize] vb -ized ; -iz.ing vt (1828) 1: to make social; esp: to fit or train for a social environment
2. a: to constitute on a socialistic basis "~ industry" b: to adapt to social needs or uses "~ science"
3: to organize group participation in "~ a recitation" ~ vi: to participate actively in a social group -- so.cial.i.za.tion n -- so.cial.iz.er n