Grade 6 civilize Get Printable Handwriting (civ-i-lize) 3 syllables Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to bring out of a savage or uneducated or rude state Example Sentence The governess tried to civilize the wild young girl. Synonyms enlighten; cultivate; enrich; refine Antonyms worsen; lower Rhymes Three Syllable Rhymes (1) civilize Share with your friends: