revolutionize
1 of 1verb/ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnaɪz/
Forms:revolutionizes,revolutionizing,revolutionized,revolutionized
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to change something in a significant or fundamental way
transitive- The invention of the internet revolutionized the way people communicate and access information.
- Advances in medical technology have the potential to revolutionize healthcare and treatment.
- The development of renewable energy sources has the capacity to revolutionize the energy sector.
- Innovations in artificial intelligence are expected to revolutionize various industries.
- The adoption of e-commerce has revolutionized the retail and shopping experience.
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to influence someone's beliefs and attitudes by introducing radical or innovative principles
transitive- The charismatic leader revolutionized the youth.
- The revolutionary leader's speeches and writings revolutionized his followers.
- The new educational curriculum revolutionized students, sparking their curiosity and encouraging critical thinking.
- The mentor's guidance revolutionized her, inspiring her to pursue her passion and take bold risks.
- The leadership seminar revolutionized attendees, empowering them with new leadership skills and strategies.
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to bring about a revolution by forcibly overthrowing the existing government or authority
transitive- The uprising succeeded in revolutionizing the nation, leading to the downfall of the dictatorship.
- The revolutionary leaders orchestrated a coup to revolutionize the government, replacing it with a military junta.
- The protests sparked a popular uprising that ultimately revolutionized the country, toppling the authoritarian regime.
- The underground resistance movement plotted to revolutionize the nation by overthrowing the colonial rulers.