Definition of civilizes

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  • civilizes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 23
  • civilizes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 23
  • civilizes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 26

Definition of civilizes

  • teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. civilise
    2. cultivate
    3. educate
    4. school
    5. train
  • raise from a barbaric to a civilized state (verb)

    Examples

    1. The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized

    Synonyms

    1. civilise

See definition of civilizes in Merriam Webster