Added 9 October 2026
modernize
/ˈmɒdənaɪz/ verb
verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about modernize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to.
You should overhaul your car engine
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Become technologically advanced.
Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace
Origin
From modern + -ize or French moderniser.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)