China is working to modernize its weapons program.
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Modernize
/ˈmɒdənaɪz/
Synonyms for "modernize" (155 found)
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Closest matches (31)
Verb(16 words)
actualizeadaptalgorithmizeamericanizecivilisedcivilizecivilize a nationcivilize behaviorcivilize institutionscivilize tribescleanedcomputerizedevelopdigitalisedigitalizedigitalized
Noun(11 words)
arts standards reformchange in governmentcivilizing policycloud computing revolutioncommunity traditions updatecomponent upgradecomputerizingcurrent conditioncurriculum updatedesign aestheticdigitalizing
Adjective(4 words)
changed policycontemporary dialoguecontemporary featurecultural reform
Strong matches (47)
Verb(25 words)
dynamizegentrifiedgentrifyindustrializeindustrializedindustrializesinnovateinnovatedmaintain supportabilitymechanisedmechanizingmodernisemotorizesobsolesceoriginalizeoverhauloverhauledprotourbanizingrationalizedredecorates
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Noun(16 words)
electoral reformequipment upgradefrench revolution reformsgradual cultural system changeindustrializinginnovatingmanufacturing townmore revolutionary changemunicipal water system upgradeoverhaulingoverhaulspolicy reformingpublic management reformrefitrefittingreforming peacefully
Adjective(5 words)
industrial change processindustrial processmodern formmodern staterapid change technology
Related words (77)
Noun(25 words)
reformsrefurbishingrehabsremodellingretoolingretrofitsrevampsrevitalizingrevolutionarily changedrevolutionary actsrevolutionize classroom practicesrevolutionize curriculum designrevolutionize learningrevolutionize student engagementrevolutionizingrevolutionizing classroomssoftware upgrade changestate-government reformingtech infused curriculumtech revolutionizing
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Verb(40 words)
refurbishrefurbishedrefurbishesreinvigoraterejuvenateremodeledrenovaterenovatesretoolretooledretrofittedreurbanizerevamprevampedreviserevitalizerevitalizedrevolutionizerevolutionize curriculumrevolutionize education
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Adjective(5 words)
revolutionary actstate government reformstreamlined election systemurban society structureurbanized civilization
Related word relations
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More general
4 entriesMore specific
8 entriescurriculum revisiondigital learning integrationequipment upgradepolicy modernizationprocess overhaulsoftware updatesystem upgradeteaching method update
Collocations
6 entriesmodernize classroomsmodernize curriculummodernize equipmentmodernize policiesmodernize standardsmodernize technology
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
7 entriessimilar
2 entriesbuild updevelop
Sample sentences
10 total sentences available.
It's expensive to modernize a city.
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Algeria needs to modernize its economy.
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Algeria needs to modernize its education system.
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