| noun | an upward slope or grade (as in a road) “the car couldn't make it up the rise” |
| noun | software that provides better performance than an earlier version did |
| noun | a reservation that is improved “I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full” |
| noun | the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises |
| noun | hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did |
| noun | the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components) “the power plant received a new upgrade” |
| verb | rate higher; raise in value or esteem |
| verb | to improve what was old or outdated “I've upgraded my computer so I can run better software” |
| verb | give a promotion to or assign to a higher position “John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired” |
| verb | get better travel conditions “I upgraded to First Class when Coach Class was overbooked” |
| verb | give better travel conditions to “The airline upgraded me when I arrived late and Coach Class was full” |
| ascend | verb | slope upwards |
| acclivitous | adjective | sloping upward |
| raise | verb | raise from a lower to a higher position |
| climb | verb | slope upward |
| upgrade | verb | to improve what was old or outdated |
| rise | verb | go up or advance |
| upgrade | noun | hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did |
| promotion | noun | act of raising in rank or position |
| advancement | noun | encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something |
| elevation | noun | the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development |