civilize#1 (v)
civilise#1 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def raise from a barbaric to a civilized state
examples The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 10 Something ----s somebody
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Hypernym change, alter, modify
Derivationally related form civilise → civilisation
Derivationally related form civilize → civilization
Incoming links
Derivationally related form civilization → civilize
Derivationally related form civilisation → civilise
Hyponym change, alter, modify

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