Civilize (verb)

1. To bring out of a state of barbarism and into a state of civilization.
2. To educate and refine the manners, morals and general behaviour of people.
3. To develop or improve a society or community.

Origin:

Mid 16th century: from french civiliser or latin civilizare, from civilis "civic".

Examples:

1. The government aims to civilize the remote areas of the country.
2. The mission of the school is to civilize the children of the community.
3. The program was designed to civilize the prisoners.
4. He was sent to civilize the natives.
5. The company is trying to civilize the work environment.