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   boost

   /buːst/

   verb

   • 1. help or encourage (something) to increase or improve: "a range of measures to boost tourism" Similar improveraiseupliftincreaseaugmentmagnifyswellamplifyenhanceencourageheightenhelppromotefosternurturearousestimulateinvigoraterevitalizeinspireperk upsupportbolsterbuttressshore upinformal:buck upjack upgive a shot in the arm toincreaseexpandraiseelevateescalateaugmentadd toimprovestrengthenamplifyenlargeinflatepush uppromoteadvancedevelopfurtherfosterstimulatefacilitatehelpassistaidsupportbackshore upinformal:jack uphikehike upbeef upcrank upbump upstep upOpposite decreasehinder
   • ▪ amplify (an electrical signal): "the specially designed circuit boosts signal strength"
   • 2. push from below: North American "Andy boosted him up high enough to reach the keys" Similar liftraisehoistpushthrustshoveheaveelevatehelpaidassistinformal:hoickgive someone a leg uprare:upheave
   • 3. steal (something): informal North American "he'd had his wallet boosted in a bar"

   noun

   • 1. a source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement: "the cut in interest rates will give a further boost to the economy" Similar upliftliftspurencouragementhelpinspirationstimuluspick-me-upfillipsupportbolsterinformal:shot in the arm
   • ▪ an increase or improvement: "a boost in exports" Similar increaseexpansionupturnupsurgeupswingriseelevationescalationaugmentationimprovementdevelopmentadvancegrowthboomspurtinformal:hikestep upjack upOpposite decrease
   • 2. a push from below. North American Similar lift uphoist uppushthrustshoveheaveinformal:a leg upa hoick up

   Word Origin early 19th century (originally US, in boost (sense 2 of the verb)): of unknown origin.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBOOST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of boost as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use boost in different contexts, such as business, health, and sports.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBOOST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word boost as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Boost can mean to push up, increase, promote, or steal, among other things.

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   Boost definition: to lift or raise by pushing from behind or below.. See examples of BOOST used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBOOST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBOOST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Boost is a noun or verb that means something that makes you feel more confident and happy, or that helps something increase or improve. Learn more about the meaning, usage and translations of boost with examples and exercises.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › boostBoost - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. contribute to the progress or growth of. synonyms: advance, encourage, further, promote. see more. noun. an increase in cost. synonyms: cost increase, hike, rise. see more. noun. the act of giving a push. “he gave her a boost over the fence”