Civilize Definition

sĭvə-līz
civilized, civilizes, civilizing
verb
civilized, civilizes, civilizing
To bring out of a primitive or savage condition and into a state of civilization.
Webster's New World
To educate in matters of culture and refinement; make more polished or sophisticated.
American Heritage
To improve in habits or manners; refine.
Webster's New World

Alternative spelling of civilise.

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Civilize Sentence Examples

  • Have you done much to civilize him?

  • Attempts to civilize the Andamanese have met with little success either among adults or children.

  • His object was to build up a stable government in the country with the consent and co-operation of the people, whom he wished to civilize after the Roman model.

  • To civilize Mabel emotionally abused without the summer season.

  • He resolved that in dealing with the natives on the eastern frontier an attempt should be made to civilize them and thus do away with the necessity of periodical warfare.

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Words Starting With

CCICIV

Words Ending With

EZEIZE

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