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boost
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- pronunciation:
- bust
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
boosts, boosting, boosted |
| definition 1: |
to raise to a higher position by pushing from below.
He boosted the child up so that she could see over the counter.- synonyms:
- elevate, jack up, lift, raise
- similar words:
- heave, heighten, hoist, pick, promote, rise, support
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| definition 2: |
to make greater or higher; increase.
The store boosted the price of vegetables.- synonyms:
- amplify, increase, inflate, jack up, raise
- similar words:
- advance, lift, upgrade
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| definition 3: |
to give support or help to.
Miss Rogers boosted my spirits by reading to me.- synonyms:
- hype
- similar words:
- advance, advertise, advocate, endorse, forward, further, plug, promote, recommend
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| related words: |
augment, compound, elevate, enlarge, exaggerate, intensify, lift, magnify, multiply, raise |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a lift or push to a higher position.
Give me a boost over the fence, please.- synonyms:
- lift
- similar words:
- heave, push
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| definition 2: |
something that gives aid or support.
Hearing the symphony gave her a boost.- synonyms:
- inspiration
- similar words:
- blessing, help, incentive, lift, refresher
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| related words: |
assistance, hand |
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