Antonyms for gentrify
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : jen-truh-fahy |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɛn trəˌfaɪ |
Definition of gentrify
Origin :- "renovate inner-city housing to middle-class standards," by 1972, from gentry + -fy. Related: Gentrified, which was used from early 19c. of persons.
- As in renew : verb start over; refurbish
- As in re-create : verb renew
- As in recondition : verb renew
Synonyms for gentrify
- begin again
- brace
- breathe new life into
- bring up to date
- continue
- exhilarate
- extend
- fix up
- freshen
- furbish
- gentrify
- give a new look to
- go over
- mend
- modernize
- overhaul
- prolong
- re-create
- reaffirm
- reawaken
- recommence
- recondition
- recreate
- reestablish
- refit
- refresh
- refurbish
- regenerate
- rehabilitate
- reinvigorate
- rejuvenate
- remodel
- renovate
- reopen
- repair
- repeat
- replace
- replenish
- restate
- restock
- restore
- resume
- resuscitate
- retread
- revamp
- revitalize
- revive
- spruce
- stimulate
- transform
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