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update

/ʌpˈdeΙͺt/
verbβ˜…Intermediate
formal

to bring something up to date

The software company will update their operating system next quarter.

informal

to inform someone about the latest developments or changes

I'll update you on the project's progress.

Collocations

update onan update about somethingupdate toa change or improvement to something

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

up to datephrase
current or modern

πŸ’‘Pro Tip

Usage tip

Use 'update' as a verb to mean bringing something up to date, or as a noun to refer to the latest information or version.

πŸ“–Word Origin

From up- + date, 1940s

πŸ“Usage Notes

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

up-
to a higher level or state
prefix
+
date
a particular point in time
root
✎ Noted on May 27, 2026EN β†’ EN

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