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civilize, civilise Brit [ˈsɪvəlaɪz, Am -əl-] VB trans

1. civilize (introduce civilization):

civilize

cywilizować [perf u-]

2. civilize (improve manners):

civilize

uczyć [perf na-] dobrych manier

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They have the duty to civilize the inferior races. en.wikipedia.org

Some people may that this is hard but if we want to civilize them we must do that. www.metronews.ca

He proposes that colonization, while claiming to civilize the colonies, actually produces the opposite effect, refuting the claims of positive aspects of colonialism. en.wikipedia.org

It civilized them and provided them with the lifelong security that they needed. en.wikipedia.org

Cities tried to keep the proletarians out or tried to civilize them by forcing them to work in poor houses. en.wikipedia.org

He was convinced of the arts' importance (theatre particularly) as instrument for to civilize and to do to progress to the nations. en.wikipedia.org

With the same noble purpose, to educate and civilize the people, he wrote many essays as well as booklets for children. en.wikipedia.org

Now it was time to civilize our inner being. en.wikipedia.org

The idea that we can civilize these savages is beyond ludicrous. www.digitaljournal.com

We need to civilize and tame them in their particulars. qz.com

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