BOOST
/buːst/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 8
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
- “The controversy gave a boost to the author's sales.”
- “This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election.”
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