Definition of 'boost'

Noun

1. the act of giving hope or support to someone
      Synonyms: encouragement
2. an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
      Synonyms: rise hike cost increase
3. the act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence"

Verb

1. increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents"
      Synonyms: hike hike up
2. give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy"
3. contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
      Synonyms: promote advance further encourage
4. increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
      Synonyms: advance supercharge
5. push or shove upward, as if from below or behind; "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"

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