Verb
The word is derived from up
Nuclear weapons and TV have simply intensified the consequences of our tendencies, upped the stakes. David Foster Wallace
A carefully preserved English accent also upped the fear factor. Zadie Smith
That wasn't a bad price for a first book. My agent upped it as much as possible. I was 27 and had nothing behind me. I was working like a fool to earn a living and pay for my apartment. Patricia Highsmith
I like the work. If I upped the price, I wouldn't get the work. John Raitt
I've upped my standards. Now, up yours. Pat Paulsen
AccuWeather meteorologists upped their forecast for the number of tropical storms in late July, with up to 24 now predicted and up to 11 hurricanes projected for the season. Source: Internet