Synonyms of the word

modernize

• v. (transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding…
• v. (intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways.

change

• v. (intransitive) To become something different.
• v. (transitive, ergative) To make something into something different.
• v. (transitive) To replace.
• v. (intransitive) To replace one's clothing.
• v. (intransitive) To transfer to another vehicle (train, bus, etc.).
• v. (archaic) To exchange.
• v. (transitive) To change hand while riding (a horse).
• n. (countable) The process of becoming different.
• n. (uncountable) Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.
• n. (countable) A replacement, e.g. a change of clothes.
• n. (uncountable) Money given back when a customer hands over more than the exact price of an item.
• n. (uncountable) Coins (as opposed to paper money).
• n. (countable) A transfer between vehicles.
• n. (baseball) A change-up pitch.
• n. (campanology) Any order in which a number of bells are struck, other than that of the diatonic scale.
• n. (dated) A place where merchants and others meet to transact business; an exchange.
• n. (Scotland, dated) A public house; an alehouse.

develop

• v. (intransitive) To change with a specific direction, progress.
• v. (transitive, intransitive) To progress through a sequence of stages.
• v. (transitive) To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.
• v. (transitive) To create.
• v. (transitive) To bring out images latent in photographic film.
• v. (transitive) To acquire something usually over a period of time.
• v. (chess, transitive) To place one's pieces actively.
• v. (snooker, pool) To cause a ball to become more open and available to be played on later. Usually by moving…
• v. (mathematics) To change the form of (an algebraic expression, etc.) by executing certain indicated operations…

modernise

• v. (British spelling) Alternative spelling of modernize.

overhaul

• n. A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.
• n. (firefighting) The process after the fire appears extinguished in which the firefighters search the structure…
• v. To modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely.
• v. To pass, overtake, or travel past.
• v. (nautical) To keep (running rigging) clear, and see that no hitch occurs.

regenerate

• v. (transitive) To construct or create anew, especially in an improved manner.
• v. (transitive) To revitalize.
• v. (transitive, biology) To replace lost or damaged tissue.
• v. (intransitive) To become reconstructed.
• v. (intransitive) To undergo a spiritual rebirth.
• adj. Spiritually reborn.
• adj. (obsolete) Reproduced.

renew

• v. (transitive) To make (something) new again; to restore to freshness or original condition.
• v. (transitive) To replace (something which has broken etc.); to replenish (something which has been exhausted),…
• v. (theology) To make new spiritually; to regenerate.
• v. (now rare, intransitive) To become new, or as new; to revive.
• v. (transitive) To begin again; to recommence.
• v. (rare) To repeat.
• v. (transitive, intransitive) To extend a period of loan, especially a library book that is due to be returned.
• n. Synonym of renewal.