Synonyms for

Update

Verb / ʌˈpdeɪt / / ˈʌˌpdeɪt / Another word for update — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make something more modern or up-to-date.

Synonyms & similar words

modernize upgrade revise refresh renew revamp improve refurbish remodel renovate restore revitalize rejuvenate enhance amend rectify correct adjust modify rework

Synonyms by register

Formal

amend revise rectify modify

Informal

refresh jazz up spruce up give a makeover

Literary

renew reinvigorate

Antonyms

stagnate freeze halt cease discontinue neglect obsolete

Common collocations

  • update software
  • update status
  • update information
  • update records
  • update the system
  • update the news
  • update the design

Word family

noun update
verb update
adjective updated

Usage note

While 'update' can be used for both nouns and verbs, be mindful of context. As a verb, it implies bringing something to the latest state. As a noun, it refers to the latest version or information.

Example sentences

  1. I need to update my wardrobe for the new season.
  2. Can you please update me on the latest news?
  3. I have to update my resume for the job interview.
  4. The company is updating their website to make it more user-friendly.
  5. We need to update our policies to reflect the changes in the law.

Quotes

  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
  • The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. - Peter Drucker
  • It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change. - Charles Darwin

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