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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.”
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
The degree to which something is or can be magnified
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
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 advertize 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 rapidly grow out of proportion or control
To suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
To strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
Support or strengthen
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 act as a supplemental element to
To function in a complementary manner with
To make more nutritious
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 give or add flavour to by seasoning
To accept as satisfactory or conforming to the required standards or rules
Press for political action
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