Synonyms of upgraded

upgraded

verb

past tense of upgrade

1

as in promoted

to move higher in rank or position

upgraded them to first class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoted
• elevated
• advanced
• improved
• raised
• kicked upstairs
• forwarded
• lifted
• heightened
• furthered
• uplifted
• decorated
• commissioned
• boosted
• complimented
• cited
• honored
• celebrated
• ennobled
• applauded
• knighted
• commended
• congratulated
• acclaimed
• praised
• aggrandized
• extolled
• hailed
• lauded
• saluted
• exalted
• glorified
• eulogized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• downgraded
• degraded
• lowered
• removed
• demoted
• dismissed
• expelled
• dethroned
• ousted
• abased
• deposed
• overthrew
• impeached
• unseated
• humiliated
• disgraced
• dishonored
• shamed
• humbled
• mortified
• took down
• demeaned
• condemned
• denounced
• damned
• censured
• unmade
• reprobated

2

as in improved

to make better

that restaurant had better upgrade its service—and fast—if it wants to stay in business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improved
• enhanced
• refined
• amended
• remedied
• enriched
• perfected
• ameliorated
• helped
• bettered
• reinforced
• remediated
• meliorated
• revised
• refurbished
• corrected
• rectified
• strengthened
• reworked
• rehabilitated
• revamped
• reformed
• intensified
• edited
• redrafted
• boosted
• emended
• fine-tuned
• polished
• rehabbed
• fortified
• honed
• fined
• retouched
• beefed (up)
• touched up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• worsened
• damaged
• impaired
• injured
• hurt
• harmed
• tarnished
• spoiled
• reduced
• flawed
• vitiated
• marred
• diminished
• disfigured
• defaced
• lowered
• blighted
• endamaged
• lessened
• blemished

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of upgraded

After the original recall, the risk level was upgraded to Class 1, the highest option. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

The aircraft’s departure on August 28 marked an important stage in the transition from the long-serving F-15C/D fleet to the significantly upgraded F-15EX. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Texas addressed the front and drastically upgraded his supporting cast via the transfer portal. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

The research firm upgraded the semiconductor stock to outperform from neutral. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

That may translate to a performance advantage for the platform, as it’s upgraded for this special variant. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

The Preferred seats also receive upgraded bedding, a mattress pad, pajamas and an enhanced amenity kit. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

To keep hope and Slough alive, the Saints upgraded at running back with Etienne, drafted Tyson and brought in Fant. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Its cabin is classier for the 2027 model year, incorporating authentic wood trim, new color schemes and upgraded tech. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026