modernize

UK /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ US /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/

verb 2

Collocations

ADJ.

agricultural, developed, expensive, grand, public

VERB + MODERNIZE

aims, help, helping, need, needs, promised, scale, want

MODERNIZE + NOUN

algeria, algiers, army, city, economy, education, hospitals, infrastructure

verb

To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways

verb — make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

verb — become technologically advanced

China is working to modernize its weapons program.

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It's expensive to modernize a city.

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Algeria needs to modernize its economy.

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Algeria needs to modernize its education system.

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Algeria needs to modernize its agricultural sector.

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Algeria needs to modernize its waste management.

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