modernize

Meaning

1. To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
2. To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways

Concepts

modernize

modernise

update

modernization

improve

reform

overhaul

develop

modernisation

bring up to date

change

innovate

rebuild

style

up-date

regenerate

make new

bring up-to-date

streamline

Hyphenated as

mod‧ern‧ize

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmɒdənaɪz/

Etymology

From modern + -ize or French moderniser.