modernize

Modernize is to update something to make it more current or more compatible with current technology and practices.

(verb)

An example of modernize is when you take an old house and add indoor plumbing to it.

See modernize in Webster's New World College Dictionary

to make modern; bring up to date in style, design, methods, etc.

Origin: Fr moderniser

intransitive verb

to adopt modern ways; become modern

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See modernize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es

verb, transitive

To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update.

verb, intransitive

To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style.

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