Antiquate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make obsolete or old-fashioned.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The rapid advancements in technology have antiquated many traditional manufacturing methods.
- The widespread adoption of smartphones has antiquated payphones and phone booths.
- New medical treatments have antiquated some traditional remedies that were once widely used.
- Portable music players were antiquated by the invention of the smartphone.
- Laptops have antiquated desktop computers for many users due to their increased convenience and portability.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Give an antique appearance to; "antique furniture".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..