Associations to the word «Modernize»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

MODERNIZE, verb. Make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system".
MODERNIZE, verb. Become technologically advanced; "Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"; "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly".

Wise words

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky