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Civilize (Verb)

Raise from a barbaric to a civilized state; "The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The nomadic tribes of the distant islands were slowly civilized by the arrival of missionaries and traders.
She worked tirelessly to civilize the unruly children in her classroom, teaching them social etiquette and polite behavior.
As the city expanded, the rural areas were gradually civilized, with modern amenities and infrastructure being introduced.
The charity organization focused on efforts to civilize and rehabilitate former child soldiers in war-torn countries.
Historians argue that the influence of ancient Greek culture helped to civilize many of the surrounding regions.

Teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment; "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry".