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Meaning & Definition of Boost in English

English

Boost

/bust/

noun

1. The act of giving hope or support to someone

synonym:
  • boost,
  • encouragement

2. An increase in cost

  • "They asked for a 10% rise in rates"
synonym:
  • rise,
  • boost,
  • hike,
  • cost increase

3. The act of giving a push

  • "He gave her a boost over the fence"
synonym:
  • boost

verb

1. Increase

  • "The landlord hiked up the rents"
synonym:
  • hike,
  • hike up,
  • boost

2. Give a boost to

  • Be beneficial to
  • "The tax cut will boost the economy"
synonym:
  • boost

3. Contribute to the progress or growth of

  • "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
synonym:
  • promote,
  • advance,
  • boost,
  • further,
  • encourage

4. Increase or raise

  • "Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
synonym:
  • boost,
  • advance,
  • supercharge

5. Push or shove upward, as if from below or behind

  • "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"
synonym:
  • boost

Examples of using

I think I can reach the branch if you'll give me a boost.