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to futurize

to futurize

7.7
To make something look modern and like it is from the future
  • verb
  • /ˈfjuːtʃəraɪz/
  • US
translation icon : futurizar

Examples

  • "Or, in their case, with the futurized antiques."

    Fiction book (1997)

  • To stay relevant, we need to futurize our technology and adapt to new advancements.

  • The architect was hired to futurize the design of the old building with modern features.

  • Many companies are looking to futurize their operations to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Synonyms

to modernize
vsto futurize
51 4.0

To make something more up to date using new tools or ideas

emphasizes a visibly forward-looking style instead of merely updating features

How Futuristic

to futurize
  • US
7.7
to modernize
51 4.0
to update
451 2.8
to refresh
50 2.8

Surface Forms

futurize infinitive
futurized past
futurized past participle
futurizing present participle
futurizes third person singular

Morphology

futurize = future (transparent) = future + ize

The verb is a regular derivation from the adjective/noun 'future' plus the productive suffix '-ize' meaning 'to make or become', so the meaning is directly inferable from the base.

Etymology

The word futurize comes from future and the ending -ize, where -ize means 'to make'. So to futurize something is to 'make' it look futuristic, like giving it a modern, high-tech style.