Civilize /(?)/

Civ·i·lize

Civilize

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Civilized; p. pr. & vb. n. Civilizing

  1. To reclaim from a savage state; to instruct in the rules and customs of civilization; to educate; to refine.
    Yet blest that fate which did his arms dispose Her land to civilize, as to subdue.
  2. To admit as suitable to a civilized state. [Obs. or R.]