modernise

mod·ern·ize

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mod-er-nahyz]
- /ˈmɒd ərˌnaɪz/
- /ˈmɒd.ən.aɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mod-er-nahyz]
- /ˈmɒd ərˌnaɪz/

Definitions of modernise word

verb with object modernise to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize one's ideas; to modernize a kitchen. 1
verb without object modernise to become modern; adopt modern ways, views, etc. 1
noun modernise Alternative spelling of modernize. 1

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Origin of modernise

First appearance:

before 1740

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1740-50; modern(ism) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Modernise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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modernise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for modernise

verb modernise

update — to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections: to update a science textbook.
renovate — to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair.
streamline — a teardrop line of contour offering the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.
revolutionise — to bring about a revolution in; effect a radical change in: to revolutionize petroleum refining methods.
reform — the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, unsatisfactory, etc.: social reform; spelling reform.

All 18 Synonyms of modernise

Antonyms for modernise

verb modernise

regress — to move backward; go back.
damage — To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.
destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
hurt — to cause bodily injury to; injure: He was badly hurt in the accident.
kill — to deprive of life in any manner; cause the death of; slay. Synonyms: slaughter, massacre, butcher; hang, electrocute, behead, guillotine, strangle, garrote; assassinate.

All 10 Antonyms of modernise

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Origin of modernise

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Parts of speech for Modernise

modernise popularity

modernise usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for modernise

verb modernise

Antonyms for modernise

verb modernise

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