modernize
0 antonyms and opposites of modernize, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To make something up to date by adding or updating equipment, design, or methods.
How to use modernize
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
modernize infrastructure
modernize the economy
Etymology
From "modern" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ize."
Full origin of modernize →Frequently asked questions
What does “modernize” mean?
The word “modernize” means to make something up to date by adding or updating equipment, design, or methods. In plain terms, to bring something old up to current standards.
How do you pronounce “modernize”?
“Modernize” is pronounced MO-duh-nyz (/ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “modernize” in a sentence?
Here is “modernize” used in a sentence: “The factory was modernized with automated machinery.”
What part of speech is “modernize”?
“Modernize” is a verb.