Synonyms of upped

upped

verb

past tense of up

1

as in increased

to make greater in size, amount, or number

climbing fuel prices have forced the delivery company to up its prices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• expanded
• boosted
• accelerated
• augmented
• multiplied
• raised
• extended
• enhanced
• escalated
• swelled
• intensified
• enlarged
• compounded
• reinforced
• amplified
• stoked
• strengthened
• hyped
• added (to)
• maximized
• built up
• aggrandized
• pumped up
• supplemented
• skyrocketed
• jumped
• supersized
• heightened
• spiked
• lengthened
• inflated
• boomed
• developed
• stretched
• prolonged
• complemented
• drew out
• bumped (up)
• dilated
• distended
• elongated
• magnified
• blew up
• protracted
• accumulated
• fleshed (out)
• amassed
• collected
• ratcheted (up)
• parlayed
• followed up
• beefed (up)
• racheted (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• lowered
• diminished
• lessened
• dwindled
• downsized
• abated
• subtracted (from)
• curtailed
• shortened
• abbreviated
• abridged
• contracted
• compressed
• de-escalated
• condensed
• minified
• constricted
• cut back
• retrenched

2

as in lifted

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

upped the catboat's sail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifted
• raised
• elevated
• heightened
• boosted
• hoisted
• upheld
• uplifted
• heaved
• hiked
• took up
• rose
• picked up
• hefted
• mounted
• ascended
• craned
• perked (up)
• upraised
• jacked (up)
• reared
• upended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowered
• dropped
• fell
• pushed
• slipped
• descended
• pressed
• bore
• plunged
• dipped
• depressed
• pitched
• sank
• submerged

3

as in climbed

to move or extend upward

the road constantly ups and downs as it makes its way over the hills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• climbed
• rose
• ascended
• soared
• lifted
• mounted
• thrust
• aspired
• arose
• upturned
• surged
• sloped
• tilted
• leaned
• upthrusted
• upreared
• inclined
• towered
• boosted
• elevated
• topped
• ballooned
• scaled
• uprose
• uplifted
• zoomed
• tipped
• raised
• crested
• surmounted
• upraised
• took off
• listed
• upheaved
• blasted off
• canted
• reclined
• slanted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• declined
• fell (off)
• dipped
• descended
• plunged
• slid
• plummeted
• sank
• dived
• nose-dived

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of upped

The missile strikes, which hit the capital’s airport and left at least three dead, come as Iran upped the pace of its attacks on vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The arrival of Naples Beach Club has also upped the town’s restaurant game—until now only a handful of options down on Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South, or at the nearby Ritz-Carlton, Naples, which under-went a renovation in 2023. — Harriet Elton, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

But Paramount eventually upped its offer to buy all of Warner for $31 per share, and Netflix opted to bow out of the race. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

That had a ripple effect, according to the London Museum, as others, like the John Lewis store down the road, upped their games to compete. — Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

He was just upped from guest star to series regular for season two. — Peter White, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

The league's expansion to 12 playoff teams has upped the stakes for everyone. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Lyman also upped its record to 9-1 with Jonathan Vinson-McFarland rolling a 257 and Jamarion Tate a 255. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Because of the pain from tooth damage, the may have upped their betel nut consumption, ultimately worsening the addiction. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026