modernize

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈmɒdənaɪz/
• (America) IPA: /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/

Verb

modernize (modernizes, present participle modernizing; past and past participle modernized)

1. (transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
2. (intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways

Synonyms

• (make (something old) modern) bring/make up to date, rejuvenate, renew, renovate, upgrade

Translations

• French: moderniser
• German: modernisieren
• Italian: modernizzare
• Portuguese: modernizar
• Russian: модернизи́ровать
• Spanish: modernizar

Translations

• Portuguese: modernizar
• Russian: модернизи́роваться
• Spanish: modernizarse

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