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 Disneyland Resort has in recent years upped its fashion game. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

The government upped the allowance two years ago (from £5,000 to £10,500), but this year, nothing changed despite rising national insurance and statutory wages. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Goldman Sachs upped its forecasts for expansion this year and next as a result. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The guidance raise comes after the company already upped its outlook last quarter. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Northwestern jumped out to a 21-3 lead after one quarter, then upped it to 28-6 at the half. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

The ante was upped even further when the right tastemakers were tapped for partnerships that were far from conventional. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026

Pašalić upped the advantage to 4-1 in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026

This baseball player upped his salary in the transfer portal. — Pj Green october 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026