Modernize

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈmÉ’dÉ™naɪz/
• US IPA: /ˈmÉ‘dÉšnaɪz/
• Hyphenation: mod + ern + ize

Alternative forms

• modernise

Origin

From modern + -ize

Full definition of modernize

Verb

1. (transitive) To bring something up to date, or make it modern in style or function
2. (intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways

Related terms

• modernization
• modernizer

Anagrams

• demonizer