modernize

verb
UK: /ˈmɒdərnaɪz/
US: /ˈmɑːdərnaɪz/

  1. To make something more modern or up-to-date.

    1. We must modernize our old house to sell it.
    2. The company needed to modernize its technology to stay competitive in the market.

  2. To adapt or change something to suit current needs or habits.

    1. The school will modernize the curriculum next year.
    2. Local governments are encouraged to modernize infrastructure to promote economic growth.

Synonyms

revamp upgrade update transform renovate
modernize intransitive-verb

  1. To become modern.

    1. The city began to modernize quickly.
    2. As technology advanced, lifestyles began to modernize at an accelerated pace.
modernize transitive-verb

  1. To make something modern.

    1. They want to modernize the old system.
    2. The library committee plans to modernize the children's section with new books.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "modernize" in English means: To make something more modern or up-to-date., To adapt or change something to suit current needs or habits..

The phonetic transcription of "modernize" is /ˈmɒdərnaɪz/ in British English and /ˈmɑːdərnaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "modernize": revamp, upgrade, update, transform, renovate.

Example usage of "modernize": "We must modernize our old house to sell it.". More examples on the page.