antiquate

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antiquate

  • /ˈæntɪˌkweɪt/

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From Latin antiquātus, perfect passive participle of antiquō (“to make old, restore to a pristine state”). Also see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

verb antiquates · antiquating · antiquated

  1. transitive To cause to become old or obsolete.

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