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Modernize

//ˈmɒdənaɪz// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc. transitive
  2. 2
    make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to wordnet
  3. 3
    To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways intransitive
  4. 4
    become technologically advanced wordnet

Etymology

From modern + -ize or French moderniser.

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