antiquate

[ an-ti-kweyt ]

verb (used with object)

, an·ti·quat·ed, an·ti·quat·ing.

1. to make obsolete, old-fashioned, or out of date by replacing with something newer or better:

   This latest device will antiquate the ice-cube tray.

2. to design or create in an antique style; cause to appear antique.

antiquate

/ ˈæntɪˌkweɪt /

verb

1. to make obsolete or old-fashioned
2. to give an old or antique appearance to

Other Words From

• anti·quation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiquate¹

1400–50; late Middle English antiquat old < Medieval Latin antīquātus old, ancient, past participle of antiquāre to put in an earlier state, verbal derivative of Latin antīquus; antique

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiquate¹

C15: from Latin antīquāre to make old, from antīquus ancient

Example Sentences

A little peaceful study and development of submarines and aircraft will antiquate our present antidotes.

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Such works are held as antiquate and mossy; And as regards the younger folk, indeed, They never yet have been so pert and saucy.

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Whilst these were under discussion, new matter of complaint came over, which seemed to antiquate the first.

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Seriously, I believe it will antiquate all types of airplanes, prop or jet.

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