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- [mod-er-nahyz]
- /ˈmɒd ərˌnaɪz/
- /ˈmɒd.ən.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mod-er-nahyz]
- /ˈmɒd ərˌnaɪz/
Definitions of modernize word
- verb with object modernize to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize one's ideas; to modernize a kitchen. 1
- verb without object modernize to become modern; adopt modern ways, views, etc. 1
- noun modernize Adapt (something) to modern needs or habits, typically by installing modern equipment or adopting modern ideas or methods. 1
- transitive verb modernize bring sth up to date 1
- verb modernize To modernize something such as a system or a factory means to change it by replacing old equipment or methods with new ones. 0
- verb modernize to make modern in appearance or style 0
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Origin of modernize
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; modern(ism) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Modernize
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
modernize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
modernize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for modernize
verb modernize
- restore — to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
- rejuvenate — to make young again; restore to youthful vigor, appearance, etc.: That vacation has certainly rejuvenated him.
- update — to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections: to update a science textbook.
- revamp — to renovate, redo, or revise: We've decided to revamp the entire show.
- revive — to activate, set in motion, or take up again; renew: to revive old feuds.
Antonyms for modernize
verb modernize
- damage — To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.
- destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
- ruin — ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay: We visited the ruins of ancient Greece.
- regress — to move backward; go back.
- hurt — to cause bodily injury to; injure: He was badly hurt in the accident.
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