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modernize
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mod·ern·ize  (mdr-nz)
v. mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es
v.tr.
To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update.
v.intr.
To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style.

modern·i·zation (-r-n-zshn) n.
modern·izer n.

modernize or -ise
Verb
[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised
1. to make modern in style, methods, or equipment: a commitment to modernizing industry
2. to adopt modern ways or ideas
modernization
-isation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.modernize - make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system"
retrofit - substitute new or modernized parts or equipment for older ones; "The laboratory retrofitted to meet the safety codes"
regenerate, renew - reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new; "We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years"; "They renewed their membership"
2.modernize - become technologically advanced; "Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"; "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly"
change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
build up, develop - change the use of and make available or usable; "develop land"; "The country developed its natural resources"; "The remote areas of the country were gradually built up"

modernize
verb update, renew, revamp, remake, renovate, remodel, rejuvenate, make over, face-lift, bring up to date, rebrand
Translations
modernize [ˈmɔdənaɪz] vtmodernizar
modernize [ˈmɔdənaɪz] modern vtmoderniser
modernize [ˈmɔdənaɪz] modern vtmodernisieren
modernize [ˈmɔdənaɪz] vtmodernizzare


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