Main entry: encouragement, boost
Definition: the act of giving hope or support to someone
Main entry: boost
Definition: the act of giving a push
Usage: he gave her a boost over the fence
Main entry: hike, rise, cost increase, boost
Definition: an increase in cost
Usage: they asked for a 10% rise in rates
Main entry: boost
Definition: give a boost to; be beneficial to
Usage: The tax cut will boost the economy
Main entry: boost, supercharge, advance
Definition: increase or raise
Usage: boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
Main entry: boost
Definition: push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
Usage: The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption
Main entry: hike, hike up, boost
Definition: increase
Usage: The landlord hiked up the rents
Main entry: boost, advance, encourage, further, promote
Definition: contribute to the progress or growth of
Usage: I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom