ˈjen.trə̇ˌfī verb
( -ed/-ing/-es -s )
Etymology: back-formation from gentrification (herein)
transitive verb
1. : to attempt or accomplish the gentrification of
2. : to raise the social status of ; especially : to make acceptable to a higher and more affluent level of society
four-wheel-drive utility vehicle was gentrified years ago with … nicer interiors — John Koten
intransitive verb
: to become gentrified
• gen·tri·fi·er -ˌfīə(r) noun