boost

verb
UK: /buːst/
US: /buːst/

  1. To improve or increase something.

    1. The team needed a boost to win the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new policy is intended to boost the local economy significantly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To push or lift something up from below.

    1. Can you give me a boost over the wall? [ ] [ ]
    2. He boosted the child up so she could see the parade better. [ ] [ ]

  3. To promote or praise something enthusiastically.

    1. She always tries to boost her friend's confidence. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company used social media to boost their new product launch. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

aid encourage push raise promote increase improve help enhance lift
boost noun

  1. An increase or improvement.

    1. The coffee gave me a boost of energy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Winning the contract was a significant boost for the company's morale. [ ] [ ]

  2. A push upwards or assistance to reach a higher level.

    1. He needed a boost to see over the crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gave her friend a boost over the fence. [ ] [ ]

  3. An act of promoting or praising something.

    1. The article gave a boost to his reputation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The marketing campaign provided a boost for sales. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "boost" in English means: To improve or increase something., To push or lift something up from below., To promote or praise something enthusiastically..

The phonetic transcription of "boost" is /buːst/ in British English and /buːst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "boost": aid, encourage, push, raise, promote, increase, improve, help, enhance, lift.

Example usage of "boost": "The team needed a boost to win the game.". More examples on the page.