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modernizes

modernizes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of modernize.

Meaning of modernize

Verb

modernize (third-person singular simple present modernizes, present participle modernizing, simple past and past participle modernized)

  1. (transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
    Synonyms:
    bring, make up to date, rejuvenate, renew, renovate, upgrade
  2. (intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways

Questions about modernizes

What is modernizes the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Modernizes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of modernize.

Words near modernizes in the dictionary

  1. modernizations
  2. modernize
  3. modernized
  4. modernizer
  5. modernizers
  6. modernizes
  7. modernizing
  8. modernly
  9. modernmost
  10. modernness
  11. modernnesses

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