Antiquates

/ˈæntɪkweɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of antiquate; makes something outdated or old-fashioned.

Etymology

From antiquate plus the third-person singular -s ending. Regular present-tense conjugation of the verb antiquate.

Kelly Says

Every verb form carries information—'antiquates' tells us something IS ACTIVELY BECOMING OLD right now. Technology 'antiquates' last year's phone models instantly, which is exactly why we need this verb.

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