modernize

English

/ˈmɒdənaɪz/, /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/

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  • (transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up-to-up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.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

Etymology

Suffix from English modern.

Origin

English

modern

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms