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Third Person
antiquates
Present Participle
antiquating
Past Tense
antiquated
Past Participle
antiquated
1
to give an old look to something
- He decided to antiquate the wooden dresser to give it a rustic look.
- She carefully antiquated the picture frame to match the vintage aesthetic of the room.
- The artist antiquated the furniture to make it look like it had been passed down for generations.
- They antiquated the picture frame with a special technique to give it a vintage appearance.
- She antiquated the mirror by adding a worn, distressed finish.
Synonyms:
2
to cause to seem old-fashioned or not acceptable for modern times by introducing something newer or better
- The invention of smartphones has antiquated traditional landline telephones.
- Over time, societal changes and evolving cultural norms can antiquate once widely accepted practices and beliefs.
- In the world of fashion, trends come and go, swiftly antiquating clothing styles that were once in vogue.