Noun
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the act of giving a push
"he gave her a boost over the fence"
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an increase in cost
"they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
- cost increase -
the act of giving hope or support to someone
Verb
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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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increase or raise
"boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
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contribute to the progress or growth of
"I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
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give a boost to
be beneficial to
"The tax cut will boost the economy"
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increase
"The landlord hiked up the rents"
- hike up