GENTRIFY Synonyms
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grade (as by adding or replacing components) verb • rate higher; raise in value or esteem • to improve what was old or outdated • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • get better travel conditions • give better travel conditions to |