verb
to bring a place or people to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development considered to be more advanced
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It is important for societies to civilize their citizens through education and moral teachings.
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My parents always remind me to behave properly and civilize myself when in public.
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Dude, you need to chill out and civilize a bit. You're being too wild.
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The artist sought to civilize his chaotic thoughts by expressing them through his paintings.