Modernise Definition

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

See how modernise is used in real songs:

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

Words that rhyme with modernise

Usage tips for "modernise"

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