upsize
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈʌp.saɪz/
KK: /ˈʌpˌsaɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To become larger or increase in size.
Example
The company decided to upsize its operations to meet the growing demand.
Tense Forms
Past: upsized
Past Participle: upsized
Conversation
I heard that the company's profits are starting to upsize this quarter.
Really? That's good news for everyone working there.
Yeah, it seems like they might even have to upsize their team soon.
I hope they do! More people means more ideas and energy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
expand
increase
grow
Antonyms
shrink
decrease
diminish
transitive verb
Definition
To increase the size or amount of something.
Example
The company decided to upsize its production to meet the growing demand.
Tense Forms
Past: upsized
Past Participle: upsized
Conversation
I was thinking about how we could upsize our plans for the weekend.
That sounds interesting! What do you have in mind?
Maybe we could rent a bigger place and invite more friends.
Root Explanation
Upsize → It is formed from "up" (meaning to a higher position or level) and "size" (from Old French *size*, meaning dimension or magnitude). The word "upsize" means to increase in size or to make something larger.
Memory Tip
Think of moving something to a 'higher position' ('up') in terms of its 'dimension' ('size') — that's why upsize means to make something larger.
Visually Confused Words
upseize
supersize
size
pize