Synonyms for

Upgrading

Verb / ʌˈpgreɪdɪŋ / / ˈʌˌpgreɪdɪŋ / Another word for upgrading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

elevate upgrade raise kickupstairs promote downgrade demote advance

Synonyms by register

Formal

enhancing improving advancing modernizing

Informal

sprucing up jazzing up fixing up beefing up

Literary

elevating ameliorating bettering

Antonyms

downgrading demoting reducing lessening diminishing degrading

Common collocations

  • upgrading software
  • upgrading hardware
  • upgrading system
  • upgrading skills
  • upgrading service
  • upgrading to premium
  • upgrading facilities

Word family

noun upgrade
verb upgrade
adjective upgradable

Usage note

Often used in technology and business contexts. Can refer to improving something to a higher standard or level.

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