Civilize

Synonyms of civilize

• refine
• educate
• cultivate

Antonyms of civilize

• savage
• uncivilized
• barbarize

Collocations of civilize

civilize society

Frequency: 70 %

Education is essential to civilize society.

civilize behavior

Frequency: 60 %

Proper etiquette helps civilize behavior.

civilize culture

Frequency: 50 %

Art and music can help civilize culture.

civilize manners

Frequency: 45 %

Teaching children good manners helps civilize society.

civilize language

Frequency: 40 %

Learning multiple languages can help civilize communication.

Idiomatic Expressions for civilize

• Phrase: civilize oneself
  Meaning: to improve one's own manners, behavior, or character
  Usage: After spending time in a foreign country, she felt she had civilized herself in many ways.