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The present tense form of 'civilizing' is civilizes. Example: He civilizes his students by teaching them about different cultures. (He civilizes his students by teaching them about different cultures.)
Definition of “civilizes”
- to bring a state of civilization or refinement to
- to educate or improve the behavior, manners, or character of
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 | civilizes |
| Present Continuous | civilizing |
| Present Perfect | civilized |
Example
He civilizes his students through cultural exchange programs.
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They civilize the society by promoting equality.
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She is civilizing the community through art and music programs.
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They are civilizing the workforce by providing training opportunities.
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He has civilized many tribes in remote regions.
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They have civilized numerous villages in the area.
civilizes 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 communities through educational programs.
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You civilize societies through your work.
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He civilizes the population through his leadership.
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She civilizes the youth through mentorship.
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It civilizes the community by promoting cultural events.
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We civilize regions through infrastructure development.
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You civilize nations through diplomacy.
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They civilize societies through social programs.
