Boost Definition & Meaning

boost
noun
  1. the act of giving hope or support to someone
  2. an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
  3. the act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence"
verb
  1. increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents"
  2. give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy"
  3. contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
  4. increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
  5. push or shove upward, as if from below or behind; "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"

Synonyms for boost

advance adj

being ahead of time or need; "gave advance warning"; "was beforehand with her report" situated ahead or going before

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encourage verb

contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom" inspire with confidence

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encouragement noun

the expression of approval and support the act of giving hope or support to someone the feeling of being encouraged

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further adv

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this

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hike noun

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure; "she enjoys a hike in her spare time" an increase in cost

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promote verb

contribute to the progress or growth of

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rise noun

a growth in strength or number or importance the act of changing location in an upward direction an upward slope or

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supercharge verb

increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit" increase the pressure on a gas or liquid

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"Boost" in song lyrics

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  • "With the high-power Zeus and the ???? boost"
    415 — Lavish
  • "I'm in the party, gonna give you a boost"
    The 7A3 — Everybody Get Loose
  • "Tryin'a pull my cargo 'cross the map without a boost"
    Aesop Rock — Skip Town

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Frequently asked questions

What does boost mean?
the act of giving hope or support to someone an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates" the act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence" increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents" give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy" contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom" increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit" push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
What part of speech is boost?
Boost is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does boost have?
Boost has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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