antiquate

American  

[an-ti-kweyt] / ˈæn tɪˌkweɪt /

verb (used with object)

antiquated, antiquating

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 to make obsolete, old-fashioned, or out of date by replacing with something newer or better.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

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antiquate British  

/ ˈæntɪˌkweɪt /

verb

1. to make obsolete or old-fashioned

2. to give an old or antique appearance to

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Other Word Forms

• antiquation noun

Etymology

Origin of antiquate

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

Example Sentences

The Transportation Department is working to overhaul the air-traffic control system, seeking billions of dollars of additional funding to upgrade antiquated systems.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a series of posts on social media, Colombian President Gustavo Petro appeared to blame antiquated military hardware for the accident.

From BBC

Your tax situation can change every year, but some things could trigger a red flag in the antiquated computer systems at the IRS.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s “antiquated, but loaded with guilt,” said Smith.

From MarketWatch

Meanwhile, Westerners flooded into Japan to swap their formal wear for the hollowed-out exoskeletons of Japan’s antiquated warriors.

From The Wall Street Journal