modernize
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modernize
- /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ UK
- /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ US
Where it comes from
From modern + -ize or French moderniser.
verb modernizes · modernizing · modernized · modernise
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To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
Similar: bring, make up to date, rejuvenate, renew, renovate, upgrade
- To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: overhaul, develop, civilize, updating, update, retrofit, retrofitting, upgrading, upgraded, retooling, revamp, refurbishing, refurbishment, refurbish, renovate, refit
Translations
Every language
verb bring something up to date
| Español | modernizar |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 近代化する kindaika suru, 現代化する kendaika suru |
| 中文 | 現代化 /现代化 xiàndàihuà, 近代化 jìndàihuà |
| हिन्दी | आधुनिकीकृत ādhunikīkŕt |
| Português | modernizar |
| Français | moderniser |
| Deutsch | modernisieren |
| Italiano | modernizzare |
| Ελληνικά | εκμοντερνίζω ekmonternízo, μοντερνίζω monternízo |
| Русский | модернизи́ровать modɛrnizírovatʹ, осовреме́нивать osovreménivatʹ, осовреме́нить osovreménitʹ |
verb become modern
| Español | modernizarse |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 現代化 /现代化 xiàndàihuà |
| हिन्दी | आधुनिकीकृत ādhunikīkŕt |
| Português | modernizar-se |
| Русский | модернизи́роваться modɛrnizírovatʹsja, осовреме́ниваться osovreménivatʹsja, осовреме́ниться osovreménitʹsja |
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title = {modernize},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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