What does "civilizar" mean in English?

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Spanish

civilizar

English

civilize

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Alternative translations of "civilizar"

cultivate
refine
enlighten
develop

Examples of how to use "civilizar" in Spanish

Spanish
Intentaron civilizar a las tribus.
English
They tried to civilize the tribes.
Spanish
La escuela civiliza a los niños.
English
The school civilizes the children.
Spanish
Esa ley civilizó la conducta pública.
English
That law civilized public conduct.
Spanish
La ley civilizaba la sociedad lentamente.
English
The law slowly civilized society.
Spanish
La tecnología civilizará los procesos futuros.
English
Technology will civilize future processes.

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Intentaron civilizar a las tribus.

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