GENTEELIZES Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word genteelizes. (close relations)
Definition of GENTEELIZES
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civilizes | verbv | |||||||
verb • teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment • raise from a barbaric to a civilized state | ||||||||
cultivates | verbv | |||||||
verb • foster the growth of • prepare for crops • teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment • adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment | ||||||||
educates | verbv | |||||||
verb • give an education to • create by training and teaching • teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment | ||||||||
improves | verbv | |||||||
verb • to make better • get better | ||||||||
polishes | verbv | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to Poland or its people or culture noun • the property of being smooth and shiny • the Slavic language of Poland • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • a preparation used in polishing verb • make (a surface) shine • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state | ||||||||
refines | verbv | |||||||
verb • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing • make more complex, intricate, or richer • treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition • reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities • attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying • make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of | ||||||||
sophisticates | nounn | |||||||
noun • a worldly-wise person verb • make less natural or innocent • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive • make more complex or refined | ||||||||
trains | nounn | |||||||
noun • public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive • a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding • a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file • a series of consequences wrought by an event • piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor • wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed verb • create by training and teaching • undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • educate for a future role or function • teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards • teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports • exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition • cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it • travel by rail or train • drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground |