verb
- to make contemporary or bring 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; formal or literary usage
Usage: transitive verb; rare or archaic
Examples
- The museum contemporizes its exhibits to reflect current scholarship and visitor interests.
- The architect contemporizes traditional designs by incorporating sustainable materials.
- She contemporizes the classic novel by setting it in a modern urban environment.
- The company contemporizes its marketing strategy to appeal to younger audiences.
- He contemporizes historical events by drawing parallels to today's social issues.