Definition of Boost

Noun

  • the act of giving a push
    "he gave her a boost over the fence"
  • an increase in cost
    "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
    - cost increase
  • the act of giving hope or support to someone

Verb

  • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
    "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"
  • increase or raise
    "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
  • contribute to the progress or growth of
    "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
  • give a boost to
    be beneficial to
    "The tax cut will boost the economy"
  • increase
    "The landlord hiked up the rents"
    - hike up
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Boost

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Unscramble boost

26 unscramble word found using the letters boost.

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