modernize
/ˈmɒdəˌnaɪz/
mod · ern · ize
ˈmɒd · ə · ˌnaɪz
English Definition
v. to make something more current or up-to-date
Significado en Español
modernizar, actualizar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiện đại hóa, cải tiến
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “modernize”:
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A
update
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B
age
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C
deteriorate
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D
decay
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A — update.
“modernize” means v. to make something more current or up-to-date
Common questions about “modernize”
What does “modernize” mean?
modernize — v. to make something more current or up-to-date. In Chinese: 现代化.
How do you pronounce “modernize”?
modernize is pronounced /ˈmɒdəˌnaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mod · ern · ize.
Is “modernize” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. modernize appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
