modernizes

/M AA1 D ER0 N AY0 Z IH0 Z/
verb
  1. 1

    To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

  2. 2

    To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/modernize, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/modernizes