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An increase or improvement
“The boost in our profits would come primarily from our service department.”
A source of help or encouragement
“It's certainly been a great boost for us to have had him here.”
A push from below
“He gave me a boost over the wall.”
Something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something
“A tax cut may just be the boost that the economy needs.”
The dissemination of information about something, typically for promotional purposes
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development
An instance of kind, or charitable, behavior
The act of facilitating or expediting the progress or movement of
An advantage or favorable condition over others
Specifically (Sport) a motivational or tactical talk given to players by the team manager or coach, in the context of a particular match
A thrill of pleasurable, often reckless, excitement
The act of lauding
To increase in degree, amount, size, or value
“A healthy, nutrient-rich, balanced diet in the pre-conception period will boost your chances of having a healthy baby.”
To help or encourage someone or something
“Studies have shown that preserving the forest around plantations can boost crop yields.”
To push from below
“He would boost Ann over the wall to aid her in her escape from the sorority.”
To advertise or create publicity for
“Many fans accused the singer of using bots on social media to boost his album.”
(slang) To take (something) illegally
“Winnie was caught on camera trying to boost designer clothes from a Saks Fifth Avenue store.”
To describe or express in too exaggerated terms
To suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
To praise or express approval for something or someone
To exert force or pressure on
To hasten the speed or progress of
To function in a complementary manner with
To express or feel agreement with (an idea or proposal)
To make more nutritious
To work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal
To become three times as much or as many
To give or add flavor to by seasoning
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