English word socialise comes from English social, English -ise
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| social | English (eng) | (British, colloquial) (with definite article) Abbreviation of social security, referring to the UK state welfare system, or of related terms such as Social Security Office or Social Security Benefit.. (Canada). (Canadian Prairies) A dance held to raise money for a couple to be married.. (US, colloquial). (dated, Ireland) A dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting [...] |
| -ise | English (eng) | Used in certain words; see the usage notes. Suffix used in loanwords from French to form abstract nouns of quality or function. |
| socialise | English (eng) | (intransitive) To interact with others. (transitive) To instruct, usually subconsciously, in the etiquette of a society. (transitive) To take into collective or governmental ownership. |