modernize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways

/ˈmɒdənaɪz/ /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-modernize.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-modernise.wav

modernize modernizes modernizing modernized modernise

From modern + -ize or French moderniser.

bring make up to date rejuvenate renew renovate upgrade

demodernize modernizable modernization modernized modernizer modernizing overmodernize unmodernize

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