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CIVILIZES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Civilizes.

Civilizes - as a verb

Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment

Example: "Cultivate your musical taste"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
civilisecultivateeducateschooltrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
downfine-tunepolishrefine
Hyponyms (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)
civilise

Example Sentences

"He civilizes the wild horse by training it."
"The teacher civilizes her students by teaching them manners."
"Education civilizes society by fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness."
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Word Game Points

Is CIVILIZES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, civilizes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CIVILIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is CIVILIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, civilizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CIVILIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is CIVILIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, civilizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CIVILIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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