Synonym: develop, modernise, overhaul. Similar words: modern, fraternize, postmodern, ultramodern, moderate, immoderately, mode, model. Meaning: ['mɑdərnaɪz /'mɒdn-] 
v. 1. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to 2. become technologically advanced.
v. 1. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to 2. become technologically advanced. 61, The post crime has become an important hindrance factor in our country modernize process in the particular mould-turning period.
62, Social policy is regarded as a productive factor in the Social Policy Agenda . which aims to modernize and improve the European social model.
63, It inaugurated an effort to modernize Chinese culture and society.
64, Without this policy , it would be impossible for us to modernize.
More similar words: modern, fraternize, postmodern, ultramodern, moderate, immoderately, mode, model, modest, immodest, modestly, role model, ionize, economic model, denizen, agonize, eternity, colonize, organize, pernicious, maternity, paternity, overnight, galvanize, urbanized, recognize, harmonize, organized, patronize, concerning.