Civilize and Develop

Civilize

Civilize verb - Raise from a barbaric to a civilized state.
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Synonyms for Civilize

Develop and civilize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Develop" instead a verb "Civilize".

Develop

Develop verb - To gradually become clearer or more detailed.

Civilize and develop are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Civilize" instead a verb "Develop".

Both words in one sentence

  • Baron Wulfenbach's modus operandum in Girl Genius; since the aristocracy can't be relied on to develop a decent society, he'll civilize Europa with an iron fist.
    Source: Dark Shepherd
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