modernize

verb

mod·ern·ize | \ˈmä-dər-ˌnīz

modernized; modernizing

Definition of modernize

transitive verb

: to make modern (as in taste, style, or usage)

intransitive verb

: to adopt modern ways

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Examples of modernize in a Sentence

We're modernizing our kitchen with a new oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The country recently announced plans to begin modernizing its army. The school needs a building with modernized classrooms. Older companies will need to modernize quickly if they are to survive in today's economy.

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Like farming in general, honey-making has since modernized, making distribution to meaderies easier. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Why the World’s Oldest Drink Is on the Rise Again," 15 Nov. 2018 Sure, it could be modernized with white walls, updated appliances, and floors that are anything but linoleum, but here’s hoping that the next buyers don’t change a thing. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Score a ’70s time capsule in Sweden for $143K," 6 Sep. 2018 The 25-quart cooler has been modernized with beefy latches, stainless steel kick plates, and tie-down loops for securing the load in your ride. — Joe Ray, WIRED, "5 Pieces of Primo Meal-Prep Gear for the Campsite Gourmet," 6 July 2018 However, the new core does modernize the US global model and provides a foundation upon which further improvements can be made. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "NOAA is about to make some big changes to its global weather model," 24 Oct. 2018 Pompeo is scheduled to have dinner Tuesday night with the crown prince, who is known both for his attempts to reform and modernize the kingdom, but also for a wave of arrests and executions that followed his installation as the heir to his father. — Carol Morello, The Seattle Times, "In Saudi Arabia, few signs of a crisis as Pompeo and Saudi officials exchange pleasantries," 16 Oct. 2018 The dream of becoming a Disney Princess may have been modernized for 2018, but the dream of looking like a cartoon princess will never die. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "ColourPop Is Launching an 18-Piece Disney Princess Makeup Collection," 20 Sep. 2018 Trump’s promise to modernize the United States’ nuclear arsenal is putting pressure on Putin to seek an arms control treaty to replace New Start treaty. — BostonGlobe.com, "Crossed signals on Russia show Trump untethered from advisers," 14 July 2018 One panel will focus on attempts to modernize the registration process. — Jonathan Lai, Philly.com, "Online voter registration in Pa., three years in: More than 1 in 5 voters register online," 12 July 2018

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