English dictionary

boost

/b/u/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of giving hope or support to someone

noun.act

Synonyms encouragement

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an increase in cost

noun.attribute

Synonyms cost increase hike rise

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the act of giving a push

noun.act

Examples
He gave her a boost over the fence.

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A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.

noun

Source: webster1913

increase

verb.motion

Synonyms enhance heighten hike hike up raise

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give a boost to; be beneficial to

verb.change

Examples
The tax cut will boost the economy.

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contribute to the progress or growth of

verb.social

Synonyms advance encourage further promote

Source: WordNet 3.0
increase or raise

verb.change

Examples
Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit.

Synonyms advance bump up supercharge

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push or shove upward, as if from below or behind

verb.contact

Examples
The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.

verb

Source: webster1913