Definitions for boost

Definitions for (noun) boost

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


Definitions for (verb) boost

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


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