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modernize
[ mod-er-nahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize a kitchen.
to modernize one's ideas;
to modernize a kitchen.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used without object)
- to become modern; adopt modern ways, views, etc.
modernize
/ ˈɒəˌԲɪ /
verb
- tr to make modern in appearance or style
to modernize a room
- intr to adopt modern ways, ideas, etc
Derived Forms
- ˈǻˌ, noun
- ˌǻԾˈپDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- ǻ····پDz [mod-er-nahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
- ǻ··· noun
- ··ǻ·· verb overmodernized overmodernizing
- ·ǻ·· verb remodernized remodernizing
- ܲ·ǻ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of modernize1
Example Sentences
Historically branded as a no-frills, budget-friendly airline, Southwest in the last year announced it would sunset its signature open seating and free checked bag policies in an effort to modernize services and secure future profitability.
In 1958, Mao Zedong’s “Great Leap Forward” pushed to radically increase “efficiency” in agriculture while modernizing Chinese society, producing the worst famine in human history.
Hilton was credited with modernizing the British conservative movement, remaining true to free-market ideals while also supporting liberal social policy, such as backing gay rights and fighting climate change.
State officials say the Newsom administration’s ongoing efforts to help salmon populations recover include restoring tidal habitats, modernizing infrastructure, removing barriers that hinder fish migration and reintroducing salmon in traditional spawning areas upstream from dams.
That could include daily deals, modernizing theater facilities, extended matinee pricing or even more limited trailers before films.
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