modernize vs refresh

modernize

verb
  • To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways 

  • To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc. 

refresh

verb
  • To become fresh again; to be revitalized. 

  • To perform the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc. 

  • To renew or revitalize. 

  • To cause (a web browser or similar software) to refresh its display. 

  • To reload (a document, especially a webpage) and show any new changes. 

noun
  • The periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc. 

  • The update of a display (in a web browser or similar software) to show the latest version of the data. 

  • The process of modernizing something. 

How often have the words modernize and refresh occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )