civilize

civi|lize /s'ɪvɪlaɪz/ (civilizes civilizing civilized)
in BRIT, also use civilise
[VERB] V n, V-ing
To civilize a person or society means to educate them and improve their way of life.
...a comedy about a man who tries to civilise a woman-but she ends up civilising him...
It exerts a civilizing influence on mankind.