Civilize word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "civilize" word

[verb] raise from a barbaric to a civilized state; "The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized"
[verb] train to be discriminative; as of taste or judgment; "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry"

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\Civ"i*lize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Civilized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Civilizing}.] [Cf. F. civilizer, fr.L. civilis civil. See {Civil}.] 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. --Dryden 2. To admit as suitable to a civilized state. [Obs. or R.] ``Civilizing adultery.'' --Milton. Syn: To polish; refine; humanize.

Synonyms for civilize

civilise, civilise, cultivate, educate, school, train

Related terms: acculturate, anthropomorphize, boost, broaden the mind, demonstrate, edify, emend, enlighten, guide, inform, lift, make an improvement, mend, nurture, refine, reform, socialize, straighten out, teach, teach a lesson, transfigure, transform

The fun area, different aproach to word »civilize«

Let's analyse "civilize" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EZILIVIC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2225 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. .. ...- .. .-.. .. --.. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: civilize: 9 + 9 + 9 + 5 = 32, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: civilize: 3 + 9 + 4 + 9 + 3 + 9 + 8 + 5 = 50, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (3)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish
Z (1)	26	Page of Wands	Youth, Bright, Energetic, Wanderer

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