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Meaning
Verb
●
To make (something
old
or
outdated
)
up to date
, or
modern
in style
or
function
by
adding
or
changing
equipment
,
designs
, etc.
●
To become
modern
in
appearance
, or
adopt
modern
ways
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
modernize
English
-ize
English
-isen
Middle English (1100-1500)
-iser
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
-izare
Latin
-ιζειν
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
modern
English
moderne
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Bring
Rejuvenate
Renew
Renovate
Upgrade
Modernise
Upgraded
Modernisation
Modernising
Upgrades
Modernised
Retrofit
Related
Revitalize
Retool
Liberalize
Streamline
Democratize
Revamp
Reinvent
Restructure
Reshape
Industrialize
Dismantle
Transform
Reinvigorate
Rebuild
Reorganize
Redesign
Expand
Unify
Strengthen
Reimagine
Overhaul
Innovate
Digitize
Revolutionise
Standardize
Redefine
Integrate
Revolutionize
Enhance
Reform
Revive
Restore
Reconfigure
Improve
Professionalize
Redevelop
Consolidate
Privatize
Diversify
Advance
Revitalise
Optimize
Support
Reengineer
Digitalize
Develop
Decentralize
Rethink
Adopt
Bolster
Build
Automate
Implement
Remake
Simplify
Internationalize
Uplift
Replace
Embrace
Update
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