modernize
See also: modernizē
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From modern + -ize or French moderniser
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmɒdənaɪz/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/
- Hyphenation: mod‧ern‧ize
Verb
modernize (third-person singular simple present modernizes, present participle modernizing, simple past and past participle modernized)
- (transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
- (intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways
Synonyms
- (make (something old) modern): bring/make up to date, rejuvenate, renew, renovate, upgrade
Derived terms
Translations
bring something up to date
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become modern
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