modernize
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for modernize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make something up to date by adding or updating equipment, design, or methods.
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How to use modernize
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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.