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

Europe upgraded its airline consumer laws this summer to eliminate cases like hers. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The investment bank upgraded the steel producer to overweight from equal weight. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

The Federal Drug Administration has upgraded a recall on frozen blueberries distributed at Publix stores to Class 1, the highest risk level. — Eva Flowe, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

The Federal Drug Administration has upgraded a recall on frozen blueberries distributed at Publix stores, including those in North Carolina to Class 1, the highest risk level. — Eva Flowe august 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Apart from the cleanup, the Kallimarmaro is also getting a new track, upgraded lighting and fresh support facilities. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

The five were transported to hospitals, and one initially listed as having life-threatening injuries has been upgraded to critical condition, county police said. — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026