modernize

//ˈmɒd.ər.naɪz//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

modernizeInfinitive
modernizePresent tense
modernizedPast tense
modernizedPast participle
modernizingPresent participle
modernizesThird-person singular
1

To make something more modern or up-to-date by adopting new methods, ideas, or technology.

The company decided to modernize its computer systems.

2

To become modern in appearance, style, or character.

The city has modernized rapidly over the past decade.