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antiquate

🇬🇧 UK/'æntikweit/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To cause something to become old-fashioned or obsolete.

使过时；使废弃

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
antibefore, prior
+
quother
+
ateto make, having
=antiquate

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    New technology tends to antiquate older models quickly.

  • 2.

    The company refused to antiquate its proven methods.

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