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The present tense form of 'civilize' is civilize or civilizes. Example: She civilizes her children by teaching them good manners. (She civilizes her children by teaching them good manners.)
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
| Present Simple | civilize |
| Present Continuous | civilizing |
| Present Perfect | civilized |
Example
He civilizes the villagers by introducing modern farming techniques.
Example
They civilize their employees through training programs.
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The organization is civilizing remote areas by providing access to clean water.
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We are civilizing the next generation through education.
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She has civilized many tribes in her lifetime.
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They have civilized numerous societies around the world.
civilize Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | civilize |
| Singular Second Person (You) | civilize |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | civilizes |
| Plural (We/You/They) | civilize |
Example
I civilize my students by exposing them to different cultures.
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You civilize your children by teaching them values.
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He civilizes the community through various initiatives.
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She civilizes her employees by promoting teamwork.
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It civilizes the society by advocating for equality.
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We civilize our society by promoting education.
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You civilize the next generation by instilling good values.
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They civilize communities through sustainable development.
