 modernize |
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| 1. | [ verb ] make repairs or adjustments to | |
| Synonyms: | overhaul modernise | |
| Examples: | "You should overhaul your car engine" |
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| Related terms: | regenerate renew retrofit repair | |
| 2. | [ verb ] make a country technologically advanced | |
| Synonyms: | develop modernise civilize | |
| Examples: | "Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace" "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly" |
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| Related terms: | change change develop development | |
| Similar spelling: |
modernized modern modernise Moderne modernised modernizing modernity modernist modernism modern_dance modernness modern_man modern_era modernistic modern_jazz modern_font mother-naked modern_times Modern_Greek modern-day mother_hen |
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