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

Alongside its Nvidia downgrade, William Blair upgraded rival Advanced Micro Devices to buy from hold, arguing that the risk/reward has shifted in AMD's favor. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026

Officials noted Thursday afternoon that her condition has since been upgraded to stable. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

The company has also upgraded the sensor’s software without requiring hardware modifications. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

The venue will feature luxury seating, upgraded sound and projection systems, along with in-theater dining and cocktails, according to the companies. — City News Service, Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

The chain is starting with the ingredients – thicker bacon, bigger pieces of lettuce for sandwiches, creamier Frosty’s and upgraded salads. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

After releasing their debut album, Runaway, in 2022, Wild Horses upgraded from that Astro Van to a high-miles coach and converted it into a tour bus. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2026

The need-to-know this morning Novo Nordisk upgraded its guidance for the year, buoyed in part by the performance of the Wegovy pill, even as the drug faces growing competition from Eli Lilly’s oral obesity medicine. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026