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

Each model has also been upgraded with durable Vibram rubber outsoles to give it long-lasting traction that will last through multiple winters. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Charges against a woman tied to the death of a 4-year-old boy in Atlanta have been upgraded to murder, police said Wednesday evening. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026

His charges were upgraded Thursday, and the DA is requesting that he be held without bail. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Mendes is returning to the franchise as Ana Santos, an intern at a New York City auction house who feigns a higher job status after she is upgraded to first class on her flight to London. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Apple has also upgraded the six-speaker sound system, promising 50% deeper bass. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Gafford’s foul on Antetokounmpo was upgraded to a Flagrant 1, and Portis and Gafford both received technicals for the incident. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Can cryptographic technologies be upgraded without rebuilding entire systems? — Chandini Sheeba, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Giants punter Jordan Stout (right knee) was upgraded to full participation in practice on Thursday, so there does not appear to be any concern with his status. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026