modernise

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mod⋅ern⋅ize

[mod-er-nahyz]

verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.

–verb (used with object)

1.	to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize one's ideas; to modernize a kitchen.

–verb (used without object)

2.	to become modern; adopt modern ways, views, etc.

Also, especially British, mod⋅ern⋅ise.

Origin:
1740–50; modern(ism) + -ize

Related forms:

mod⋅ern⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun

mod⋅ern⋅iz⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. renovate, refurbish, update.

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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
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modernise
verb
1.	become technologically advanced; "Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"; "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly" [syn: modernize]
2.	make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system" [syn: overhaul]

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