uptrade

[uhp-treyd]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with or without object)

uptraded, uptrading

to trade for a similar item of greater value or better quality.
After that last holiday we uptraded our time-share for a two-bedroom.
With fuel prices going up, I might uptrade for an electric vehicle.

a transaction that involves trading something for a similar item of greater value.
The video game store offers new and used products as well as uptrades and preorders.
an item of higher value for which a similar but lower-valued one is traded.
The vehicle is well-maintained, and a good uptrade from the smaller car without giving up too much in gas mileage.

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