BOOST
Scrabble letter values: B3O1O1S1T1 = 7
Definition
- noun the act of giving hope or support to someone. — synonyms: encouragement
- noun an increase in cost. — synonyms: rise, hike, cost_increase
- noun the act of giving a push.
- verb increase. — synonyms: hike, hike_up
- verb give a boost to.
- verb contribute to the progress or growth of. — synonyms: promote, advance, further, encourage
- verb increase or raise. — synonyms: advance, supercharge
- verb push or shove upward, as if from below or behind.
Examples
- “they asked for a 10% rise in rates”
- “he gave her a boost over the fence”
- “The landlord hiked up the rents”