| Main Entry: |
nationalize |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
socialize |
Synonyms: |
associate, chum with, club*, communalize, consort, entertain, fraternize, get about, get around, get together, go out, hang around with, hang out*, hobnob, join, keep company, league, make advances, make the rounds, mingle, mix, pal around, run with, tie up with
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| Notes: |
nationalize means to put under state control or ownership, while naturalize means make into a citizen or adopt to another place |
* = informal/non-formal usage
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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