verb
- to make contemporary or up-to-date; to adapt to modern times or current conditions
- to exist or occur at the same time as; to be contemporary with
Usage: transitive verb; less common than 'contemporaneize' or 'modernize'
Usage: transitive verb; archaic or rare usage
Examples
- The museum decided to contemporize its exhibits to appeal to younger visitors.
- The company contemporized its marketing strategy to include social media platforms.
- Architects often contemporize historic buildings while preserving their original character.
- The school contemporized its curriculum to include digital literacy skills.
- Fashion designers contemporize classic styles by incorporating modern fabrics and cuts.