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modernize

/ˈmɒdəˌnaɪz/
mod · ern · ize ˈmɒd · ə · ˌnaɪz
English Definition
v. to make something more current or up-to-date
中文释义
现代化
Significado en Español
modernizar, actualizar
한국어 뜻
현대화하다, 개선하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiện đại hóa, cải tiến
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Example Sentence

The company plans to modernize its factories.

这家公司计划对工厂进行现代化改造。

Synonyms
update upgrade renovate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “modernize”:

  1. A update
  2. B age
  3. C deteriorate
  4. D decay
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A — update. “modernize” means v. to make something more current or up-to-date

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The town council decided to ______ its old library with new computers.

  1. A destroy
  2. B modernize
  3. C abandon
  4. D ruin
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B — modernize. “modernize” means v. to make something more current or up-to-date

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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.

How do you use “modernize” in a sentence?

The company plans to modernize its factories. (这家公司计划对工厂进行现代化改造。)

What are synonyms for “modernize”?

update, upgrade, renovate — all close in meaning to modernize (v. to make something more current or up-to-date).

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.

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