Meaning & Definition of Boost in English
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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.