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verb
- 1. help or encourage (something) to increase or improve: "a range of measures to boost tourism" Similar Opposite
- 2. push from below: North American "Andy boosted him up high enough to reach the keys" Similar
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
- 2. a push from below. North American Similar
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1. : to push or shove up from below. boosted him up over the fence. 2. : increase, raise. plans to boost production. an extra holiday to boost morale. 3. : to promote the cause or interests of : plug. a campaign to boost the new fashions. 4. : to raise the voltage of or across (an electric circuit) 5. slang : steal, shoplift. 6.
verb. to encourage, assist, or improve. to boost morale. to lift by giving a push from below or behind.
If one thing boosts another, it causes it to increase, improve, or be more successful. It wants the government to take action to boost the economy. [VERB noun] The move is designed to boost sales during the peak booking months of January and February. [VERB noun] Boost is also a noun.
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”
something that makes you feel more confident and happy, or that helps something increase or improve: Increased tourism was a major boost to the local economy. boost. verb [ T ] uk / buːst / us. B2. to increase or improve something: Getting the job has boosted my confidence.