mod·ern·ize 
(mŏdər-nīz′)
(mŏdər-nīz′)v. mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es
v.tr.
To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update.
v.intr.
To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style.
mod′ern·i·zation (-ər-nĭ-zāshən) n.
modern·iz′er n.