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The past tense form of 'civilize' is civilized. Example: They civilized the indigenous people and introduced them to modern technology. (They civilized the indigenous people and introduced them to modern technology.)
Definition of “civilize”
- to bring a person or society to a more advanced or developed state
- to educate or refine someone's manners or behavior
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | civilized |
| Past Continuous | civilizing |
| Past Perfect | civilized |
Example
The explorers civilized the native tribes they encountered.
Example
We civilized the region through infrastructure development.
Example
At that time, they were civilizing the area by building schools and hospitals.
Example
I wasn't civilizing anyone; I was just trying to survive.
Example
By the time they left, they had civilized the entire region.
Example
She had civilized many communities during her career.
