| Main Entry: | socialize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | be friendly at gatherings |
Synonyms: |
associate, chum with, club*, 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 |
Antonyms: |
exclude, shun |
| Main Entry: | break the ice |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | prepare the way |
Synonyms: |
be friendly and talkative, break ground, cut the first turf, get one's feet wet, lay the first stone, lead off, lead the way, make a start, oil the works, open the way, pave the way, set at ease, smooth the path, socialize, start, start the ball rolling, take the plunge |
| Main Entry: | equalize |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | make the same; balance |
Synonyms: |
adjust, commeasure, communize, compare, coordinate, democratize, emulate, equal, equate, establish, even, even up, handicap, level, match, parallel, regularize, rival, smooth, socialize, square, standardize, trim |
Antonyms: |
disproportion, imbalance, unmatch, vary |
| Main Entry: | hobnob |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | associate with |
Synonyms: |
chum around, consort, fraternize, hang around, hang out with, keep company, knock around with, mingle, mix, pal, pal around, rub elbows, rub shoulders, socialize, spend time |
| Main Entry: | rub elbows with |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | mingle with |
Synonyms: |
interact, mix with, rub shoulders with, socialize |