antiquate

[an-ti-kweyt]

verb (used with object)

antiquated, antiquating 

1. to make obsolete, old-fashioned, or out of date by replacing with something newer or better.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.

2. to design or create in an antique style; cause to appear antique.

antiquate

/ ˈæntɪˌkweɪt /

verb

1. to make obsolete or old-fashioned

2. to give an old or antique appearance to

Other Word Forms

• antiquation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiquate¹

1400–50; late Middle English antiquat old < Medieval Latin antīquātus old, ancient, past participle of antiquāre to put in an earlier state, verbal derivative of Latin antīquus; antique

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiquate¹

C15: from Latin antīquāre to make old, from antīquus ancient

Example Sentences

“We are encouraging programs to switch from low-fat dairy — which the antiquated Dietary Guidelines require them to promote — to full-fat/whole milk,” Kennedy wrote on X.

From Salon

And Republican leaders should remember that they, like many of us, are fathers and mothers and grandparents and rethink their hardline stance about the ludicrous, antiquated Second Amendment.

From Salon

Our values, proponents say, shouldn’t be based on antiquated concepts like liberty and equality but rather, the customs and traditions established by Anglo Protestants before mass immigration forever changed this country’s demographics.

From Los Angeles Times

In their near-perfect exploration of how antiquated tropes have covertly transformed, bleeding into a new generation’s quest for romance, Gordon and Brooks cleverly subvert expectations at every turn.

From Salon

But its report acknowledged that antiquated or missing data meant another 3,100 assessments would be required to know whether additional projects are needed.

From Salon