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an·ti·quate  (nt-kwt)

tr.v. an·ti·quat·ed, an·ti·quat·ing, an·ti·quates

1. To make obsolete or old-fashioned.

2. To antique.

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[Late Latin antqure, antqut-, to make old, from Latin, to leave in an old state, from antquus, old; see antique.]

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anti·quation n.

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antiquate [ˈæntɪˌkweɪt]

vb (tr)

1. to make obsolete or old-fashioned

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Antiques) to give an old or antique appearance to

[from Latin antīquāre to make old, from antīquus ancient]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	antiquate - make obsolete or old-fashioned alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
	2.	antiquate - give an antique appearance to; "antique furniture" antique alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"