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.”
Increase, swelling
An instance of kind, or charitable, behavior
The giving out of information about a product, person, or company for advertising or promotional purposes
Something that promotes action or activity, especially in an official capacity
Advantage of early start
Specifically (Sport) a motivational or tactical talk given to players by the team manager or coach, in the context of a particular match
A medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigour or well-being
A thrill of pleasurable, often reckless, excitement
The act or condition of increasing in speed or rate
The act of lauding
A high place or position
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 suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
To strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
To exert force or pressure on
Describe or represent as admirable, especially unjustifiably
To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition
To compliment someone, especially for an achievement
To function in a complementary manner with
To work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal
To start a motor vehicle by passing an electrical current from a charged battery to the discharged battery of the vehicle being started, by means of a booster cable connecting the two batteries
To express or feel agreement with (an idea or proposal)
Become three times as much or as many
To give or add flavor to by seasoning
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