modernize
verb (used with object)
to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize a kitchen.
modernized
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past participleof modernize.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof modernize.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
modernizeverb (used with object)to make modern; give a new or modern character or appearance to: to modernize a kitchen.
Example Sentences
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More than a century later, the vocabulary has modernized, but the underlying idea has barely budged.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Even though we’re definitely encouraged by the way California has modernized the tax incentive recently,” Bajaria said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The first DHC-515 -- the modernized version of the water bomber -- will go to Greece, Cote said, "in early 2028."
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Younger consumers want modernized packaging that looks differentiated, efficacious body care and transparent, cleaner ingredients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
“After careful consideration, we have modernized, as per your suggestion,” the captain tells me, although there’s nothing modern about it.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
