Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb urbanize

2 senses of urbanize

Sense 1
urbanize, urbanise -- (make more industrial or city-like; "The area was urbanized after many people moved in")
       => change, alter, modify -- (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue")

Sense 2
urbanize, urbanise -- (impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon; "Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them")
       => change, alter, modify -- (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue")