upgrade

Meaning

Noun

1. An upward grade or slope.
2. An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology.
3. An improvement.

Verb

1. (transitive) To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components.
2. (transitive) To replace with something better.
3. (transitive) To improve the equipment or furnishings of or services rendered to.
4. (intransitive) To improve in condition or status.
5. (intransitive, transitive) To replace a program with a later version of itself, a version having a higher version number or marketed under a more recent product name.

Adv

Up a slope or grade.

Opposite of

downgrade#Noun, step back#Noun, downgrade#Verb

Synonyms

promote

raise

improve

update

elevate

advance

enhance

ascent

ameliorate

rise

climb

increase

amend

renew

kick upstairs

grease

better

manure

improvement

rising slope

improved

upgrading

repair

acclivity

reform

fertilize

up-grade

expand

exaltation

cure

exalt

escalation

ascending

ensure

enrichment

liberate

enhancement

betterment

appreciate

emendation

inflate

embarkment

be promoted

incline

investment

jump

elevation

make better

augment

hike

Translations

verbessern

αναβαθμίζω

mise à niveau

actualizar

Upgrade

mejorar

αναβάθμιση

ampliare

promouvoir

melhorar

améliorer

upgraden

élargir

veredeln

besser machen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/

Etymology

From up- + grade.