civiliser

Definitions of civiliser
  1. verb
    cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development
    synonyms: faire pousser
    développer
    change the use of and make available or usable
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    types:
    développer, élaborer
    come up with
    développer, élaborer
    work out in detail
    conditionner, discipliner, former
    develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  2. verb
    raise from a barbaric to a civilized state
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    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  3. verb
    make visible by means of chemical solutions
    synonyms: développer
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    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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