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Webster 1913 Edition
Modernize
Mod′ern-ize
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Modernized
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Modernizing
.] [Cf. F.
moderniser
.] To render modern; to adapt to modern person or things; to cause to conform to recent or present usage or taste.
Percy.
Webster 1828 Edition
Modernize
MOD'ERNIZE
,Verb.
T.
Definition 2024
modernize
modernize
See also: modernizē
English
Alternative forms
Verb
modernize (third-person singular simple present modernizes, present participle modernizing, simple past and past participle modernized)
- (transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
- (intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways
Related terms
Translations
bring something up to date
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become modern
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