Civilise and Shape up

Civilise

Civilise verb - Raise from a barbaric to a civilized state.
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Shape up and civilise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shape up" instead a verb "Civilise".

Shape up

Shape up verb - To take on a definite form.

Civilise and shape up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Civilise" instead a verb "Shape up".
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