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civilize
verb
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Divide civilize into syllables:

civ · i · lize

How to pronounce civilize:

Definition of civilize:

civilize (verb):
to refine, educate, or enlighten
to cause to develop out of a primitive state
to bring to a technically advanced and rationally ordered stage of cultural development

Synonyms for civilize:

changecivilisemodify

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