English dictionary
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English verb: modernise | |||
| 1. | modernise (change) become technologically advanced | ||
| Samples | Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace. Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly. | ||
| Synonyms | develop, modernize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | change | ||
| Verb group | build up, develop | ||
| 2. | modernise (change) make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to | ||
| Samples | You should overhaul your car engine. Overhaul the health care system. | ||
| Synonyms | modernize, overhaul | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | regenerate, renew | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | retrofit | ||
| Entail | bushel, doctor, fix, furbish up, mend, repair, restore, touch on | ||
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