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

The Storm Prediction had upgraded much of the area into a Slight Risk for severe storms today. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026

If the cylinder heads have been upgraded with hardened valve seats, the need for a lead additive is greatly reduced. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Taiwan’s upgraded version can also detect low-altitude cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, aircraft, and other airborne threats. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Google has said that starting in early 2027, eligible campaigns still running Dynamic Search Ads, automatically created assets and the campaign-level broad match setting will be upgraded to AI Max automatically. — Tony Adam, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Shopify — The stock gained almost 2% after Stifel Financial upgraded its rating to buy, saying Shopify can continue to execute further share gains in e-commerce space. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 10 July 2026

All 182 guest rooms were given a fresh coat of dusty rose paint, new custom carpet, furniture and upgraded bathrooms. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Lotte is now said to be planning upgrades to its own business instead, refitting its theaters with recliner seating, upgraded projection and sound-specialized auditoriums, while also expanding its content business. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

After a post-game review, the league upgraded the initial no‑call to a Flagrant Foul 2 and suspended Thomas for one game. — Henderson Hewes, ABC News, 1 July 2026