civilize
[ siv-uh-lahyz ]
/ ˈsɪv əˌlaɪz /
verb (used with object), civ·i·lized, civ·i·liz·ing.
to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
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In order, what parts of speech are the words in all capital letters? Alisa was VERY tired, SO she decided to go to bed.
Also especially British, civ·i·lise.
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civilize
civilise
/ (ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to bring out of savagery or barbarism into a state characteristic of civilization
to refine, educate, or enlighten
Derived forms of civilize
civilizable or civilisable, adjectivecivilizer or civiliser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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