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Inflections of 'civilize' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

civilizes: v 3rd person singular (US & UK)

civilizing: v pres p (US & UK)

civilized: v past (US & UK)

civilized: v past p (US & UK)

civilize
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Synonyms:

civilise (UK), enlighten , cultivate, enrich , reclaim, refine , render civil, acculturate, polish , sophisticate, spiritualize, spiritualise (UK), humanize, humanise (UK), socialize, socialise (UK), edify, uplift, tame , foster , instruct , ethicize, promote , ethicise (UK), help forward, better materially, make gentle, acquaint with culture, indoctrinate, elevate, educate , teach , advance , ennoble, develop , improve

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