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GENTRIFY Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word gentrify. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word gentrify. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GENTRIFY

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improve
verbv
verb

• to make better

• get better

redevelop
verbv
verb

• develop for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc., of a negative or print

• formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis

• change the plans for the use of (land)

rehabilitate
verbv
verb

• help to readapt, as to a former state of health or good repute

• reinstall politically

• restore to a state of good condition or operation

rejuvenate
verbv
verb

• cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land

• develop youthful topographical features

• make younger or more youthful

• get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate

• become young again

renovate
verbv
verb

• restore to a previous or better condition

• make brighter and prettier

• give new life or energy to

restore
verbv
verb

• return to its original or usable and functioning condition

• get or give new life or energy; return to life, regain energy, recuperate

• give or bring back

• restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

• bring back into original existence, use, function, or position

revitalize
verbv
verb

• restore strength

• give new life or vigor to

upgrade
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

• software that provides better performance than an earlier version did

• a reservation that is improved

• the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

• hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did

• the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)

verb

• rate higher; raise in value or esteem

• to improve what was old or outdated

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• get better travel conditions

• give better travel conditions to

Best Hypernyms For GENTRIFY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gentrify, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
refurbish renovate
Phrases (1)
freshen up

Alternatives for IMPROVE

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