Futurize

/ˈfjuːtʃəraɪz/ verb

Definition

To make future-oriented, modernize, or adapt something for future use; to project into or imagine for the future.

Etymology

From future + -ize suffix (from Greek -izein); formed to mean 'to make futuristic' or 'to project toward the future.'

Kelly Says

Futurize is a verb that advertisers and tech companies love, but it's actually pretty vague—'futurizing' your kitchen could mean adding smart appliances, or it could mean nothing except making it look sleeker, which is maybe why the word never quite stuck in everyday speech.

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