Boost

/bust/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an increase or improvement.

The latest product line received a huge boost in popularity.

a raised platform or support.

The car needed a boost to help start the engine.

verb

to increase or improve something.

The new advertising campaign helped to boost sales significantly.

to raise or lift up.

He used a platform to boost himself up to reach the top shelf.

to provide encouragement or support.

The coach's words were enough to boost the team's confidence before the game.

Originally from the late 18th century, possibly from a dialect of the Middle English word 'boust,' meaning to boost or lift.

give a boost

to provide assistance or encouragement

boost morale

to improve the spirit or enthusiasm of a group

boost one's confidence

to make someone feel more self-assured

boost sales

to increase the revenue from sales

enhancement

improvement in quality, value, or attractiveness

uplift

to raise something or someone, especially in spirits

promotion

the act of raising someone to a higher rank or position

to promote or advertise something energetically

They are really boosting their new product on social media.

to help someone out, usually in a subtle or sneaky way

He boosted his friend with an insider tip about the exam.