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

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