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Modernise Definition & Meaning

modernise
verb
  1. become technologically advanced; "Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"; "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly"
  2. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system"

"Modernise" in song lyrics

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  • "You modernise"
    DJ Muggs f/ Mobb Deep — It Could Happen To You

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Frequently asked questions

What does modernise mean?
become technologically advanced; "Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"; "Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly" make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system"
What part of speech is modernise?
Modernise is a verb.
How many definitions does modernise have?
Modernise has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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