Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Civilize.
Civilize - as a verb
Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
Example: "Cultivate your musical taste"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
civilisecultivateeducateschooltrainHypernyms (Closely Related)
downfine-tunepolishrefineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Raise from a barbaric to a civilized state
Example: "The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
civiliseExample Sentences
"The aim of education is to civilize the minds of individuals."
"The goal of this mission is to civilize the indigenous tribes."
"One of the duties of parents is to civilize their children."
"The colonizers sought to civilize the native population through their influence."
"It is important to civilize our behavior towards one another."
Word Game Points
Is CIVILIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, civilize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CIVILIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is CIVILIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, civilize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCIVILIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is CIVILIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, civilize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCIVILIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.