Synonyms of upgrades

upgrades 1 of 2

noun

plural of upgrade

1

as in hills

an upward slope

had to walk our bicycle on the upgrades on our ride through the hills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hills
• inclines
• ascents
• inclinations
• climbs
• gradients
• uprises
• rises
• acclivities
• uphills
• rakes
• diagonals
• pitches
• ridges
• tilts
• glacis
• grades
• cants
• leans
• humps
• swells
• mounds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declines
• downgrades
• hangs
• dips
• falls
• hangings
• basins
• descents
• declensions
• depressions
• drop-offs
• declivities
• downhills
• hollows

2

as in promotions

a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position

received an upgrade to lieutenant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotions
• advancements
• ascents
• rises
• elevations
• creations
• preferments
• preferences
• magnifications
• exaltations
• ennoblements
• aggrandizements
• glorifications

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reductions
• downgrades
• degradations
• demotions
• suspensions
• removals
• depositions
• discharges
• dismissals
• expulsions
• abasements
• impeachments
• overthrows
• comedowns
• falls
• ousters
• dethronements
• downfalls

3

as in slopes

the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon

there's a steep upgrade to some of the hills on that route

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slopes
• inclines
• inclinations
• gradients
• rakes
• pitches
• diagonals
• grades
• climbs
• slants
• ascents
• cants
• banks
• leans
• rises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declines
• hangs
• falls
• dips
• hangings
• downgrades
• descents
• declinations
• declensions
• declivities

upgrades

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of upgrade

1

as in promotes

to move higher in rank or position

upgraded them to first class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotes
• elevates
• advances
• improves
• raises
• kicks upstairs
• uplifts
• lifts
• boosts
• compliments
• forwards
• knights
• commissions
• heightens
• honors
• furthers
• praises
• commends
• decorates
• ennobles
• applauds
• celebrates
• cites
• acclaims
• aggrandizes
• salutes
• congratulates
• lauds
• hails
• extols
• eulogizes
• exalts
• glorifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• downgrades
• reduces
• degrades
• lowers
• removes
• dismisses
• overthrows
• expels
• deposes
• ousts
• impeaches
• takes down
• demotes
• shames
• dishonors
• humiliates
• abases
• disgraces
• demeans
• humbles
• condemns
• mortifies
• dethrones
• denounces
• unmakes
• unseats
• censures
• damns
• reprobates

2

as in improves

to make better

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• improves
• enhances
• remedies
• refines
• amends
• enriches
• perfects
• helps
• ameliorates
• betters
• remediates
• meliorates
• reforms
• reinforces
• reworks
• edits
• revamps
• rectifies
• refurbishes
• corrects
• intensifies
• strengthens
• revises
• boosts
• fines
• rehabilitates
• rehabs
• redrafts
• fine-tunes
• emends
• polishes
• fortifies
• beefs (up)
• retouches
• hones
• touches up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• damages
• flaws
• worsens
• harms
• hurts
• spoils
• impairs
• injures
• tarnishes
• reduces
• vitiates
• endamages
• blights
• diminishes
• mars
• disfigures
• defaces
• lowers
• blemishes
• lessens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of upgrades

Noun

Since then, Microsoft made at least $650 million in upgrades, according to permitting data the assessor’s office pulled. — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

From proper tipping etiquette to taking advantage of upgrades and specials, these are our top tips for an unforgettable all-inclusive resort stay. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026

For instance, it’s been rumored by Fixed Focus Digital that camera upgrades may lead to a thicker camera plateau. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

From tracker-compatible passport holders to lightning-fast portable chargers, below are 10 personal safety upgrades worth shopping before your next trip—all available on Amazon, with prices starting at $6. — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026

Ministry spokesman Sun Li-fang said NCSIST had already verified jamming capabilities for the newer frequency and would introduce them through future upgrades. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

All airline tickets issued in connection with the prize are not eligible for frequent flyer miles or upgrades and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer. — August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

Last fall, Nike decked out its classic Air Force 1 Low sneaker with serious wet weather-ready upgrades including waterproof Gore-Tex membranes and grippy Vibram rubber outsoles. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026

By Bay City News BART riders should expect service changes and delays this weekend as crews conduct track work and upgrades along the Orange and Green lines. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

Bernstein upgrades Wayfair to outperform from market perform Bernstein says the stock has more room to run. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Ford has been coy about what upgrades the GTD Competition model carries over the standard GTD, which is a $325,000-plus Mustang. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026

The Sony 75-inch Bravia 3 TV upgrades your living room with a 4K HDR Processor X1, Triluminos Pro color, and 4K X-Reality Pro upscaling. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026