MODERNIZE

overhaul, modernize, modernise

(verb) make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; “You should overhaul your car engine”; “overhaul the health care system”

modernize, modernise, develop

(verb) become technologically advanced; “Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace”; “Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

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(transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.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

Synonyms

• (make (something old) modern): bring/make up to date, rejuvenate, renew, renovate, upgrade

Anagrams

• demonizer

Source: Wiktionary

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Mod"ern*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Modernized; p. pr. & vb. n. Modernizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. moderniser.]

Definition: To render modern; to adapt to modern person or things; to cause to conform to recent or present usage or taste. Percy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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