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antiquate

/an-ti-kweyt/US // ˈæn tɪˌkweɪt //UK // (ˈæntɪˌkweɪt) //

古老的,古老,古代的,古代

Related Words

obsolesce过时,陈旧的,陈旧,陈旧过时archaize古代化,拱顶,归化,拱形obsolete陈旧的,陈旧,陈旧过时,陈旧过时的outdate过期的,过期,过时,过时的

Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    an·ti·quat·ed, an·ti·quat·ing.

    • : to make obsolete, old-fashioned, or out of date by replacing with something newer or better: This latest device will antiquate the ice-cube tray.
    • : to design or create in an antique style; cause to appear antique.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as indate
Forms: antiquated
Synonyms
archaize古代化,拱顶,归化,拱形obsolesce过时,陈旧的,陈旧,陈旧过时obsolete陈旧的,陈旧,陈旧过时,陈旧过时的outdate过期的,过期,过时,过时的show one's age

Examples

  • A little peaceful study and development of submarines and aircraft will antiquate our present antidotes.

  • Such works are held as antiquate and mossy; And as regards the younger folk, indeed, They never yet have been so pert and saucy.

  • Whilst these were under discussion, new matter of complaint came over, which seemed to antiquate the first.

  • Seriously, I believe it will antiquate all types of airplanes, prop or jet.

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