Meaning & use
Antiquate
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To make old-fashioned or obsolete, typically because of newer developments or technology.
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New safety regulations quickly antiquate older models of the machine.
Streaming services have all but antiquated the video rental store.
A note on using this word
"Antiquate" is the verb form behind the more common adjective "antiquated," and shares its Latin root "antiquus," meaning "ancient" or "old."
Words with a similar meaning
supersedeobsolesce
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Words with an opposite meaning
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