Antiquate
to make obsolete, old-fashioned, or out of date by replacing with something newer or better: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 style; cause to appear .
Historical Examples
Whilst these were under discussion, new matter of complaint came over, which seemed to antiquate the first.
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. II. (of 12) Edmund Burke
A little peaceful study and development of submarines and aircraft will antiquate our present antidotes.
Another Sheaf John Galsworthy
Seriously, I believe it will antiquate all types of airplanes, prop or jet.
The Black Star Passes John W Campbell
Such works are held as antiquate and mossy; And as regards the younger folk, indeed, They never yet have been so pert and saucy.
Faust Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
verb (transitive)
to make obsolete or old-fashioned
to give an old or antique appearance to
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