Synonyms for upgrade
- verb
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components.
When you upgrade your standard of living, you become addicted to that standard of living.
- n. 1
An upward grade or slope.
Example sentences
- modernize China is working to modernize its weapons program.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| upgrade | rising | |
| modernize | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- rise1
- 5 letters
- raise1, climb1, exalt2
- 6 letters
- option2, ascent2
- 7 letters
- advance2, promote2, elevate3
- 9 letters
- modernize3, modernise, acclivity
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (exalt2 = 2 syllables).