Definitions

upgrade

[uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd] / ˈʌpˌgreɪd, ˈʌpˈgreɪd, ʌpˈgreɪd, ˈʌpˌgreɪd /

VERB

improve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boost enhance increase promote raise

STRONG

advance better elevate lift progress

WEAK

make better make strides move up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish hurt lower reduce

STRONG

demote depress deteriorate drop retreat retrogress stop

Example Sentences

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UNDER-THE-RADAR UPGRADE: The Broncos’ biggest upgrade might be at punter, where they replaced the inconsistent Colby Wadman with eighth-year pro Sam Martin, who spent his first seven seasons in Detroit.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2020

—SERVICE UPGRADE: Cisco’s oldest business, routers, showed the opposite pattern—a surprising rebound in the second quarter, driven by demand from telecom carriers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2016

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