boost
pronunciation
How to pronounce boost in British English:
UK [buːst]
How to pronounce boost in American English:
US [buːst]
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- Noun:
- the act of giving hope or support to someone
- an increase in cost
- the act of giving an upward push
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- Verb:
- increase
- give a boost to; be beneficial to
- contribute to the progress or growth of
- increase or raise
- push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
Word Origin
- boost (v.)
- 1815, literal and figurative, American English, of unknown origin. Related: Boosted; boosting. As a noun by 1825.
Example
- 1. Our moods are given a bit of boost .
- 2. Beijing has been doing its bit to boost business .
- 3. Reading classic books can boost your learning experience .
- 4. They can boost or derail any decision .
- 5. But the economy also received the biggest monetary and fiscal boost in its history .