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boost

1 of 2

verb

ˈbüst How to pronounce boost (audio)
boosted; boosting; boosts

transitive verb

1
: to push or shove up from below
boosted him up over the fence
2
: increase, raise
plans to boost production
an extra holiday to boost morale
3
: to promote the cause or interests of : plug
a campaign to boost the new fashions
4
: to raise the voltage of or across (an electric circuit)
5
slang : steal, shoplift
6
: to administer a booster shot to
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized the practice of boosting people with a shot that's different from their primary series. Adria Cimino
Mr. Biden … pleaded with Americans to get vaccinated or boosted with an extra dose if they haven't already, saying the shots appeared to stave off deaths from the previous worrisome mutation, the delta variant. Tom Howell, Jr.

intransitive verb

slang : shoplift

boost

2 of 2

noun

1
: a push upward
gave her a boost into the saddle
2
: an act that brings help or encouragement : assist
an innovation that has been a boost to the entire industry
3
: an increase in amount
a boost in prices

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for boost

lift, raise, rear, elevate, hoist, heave, boost mean to move from a lower to a higher place or position.

lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight.

lift the chair while I vacuum

raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position.

scouts raising a flagpole

rear may add an element of suddenness to raise.

suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs

elevate may replace lift or raise especially when exalting or enhancing is implied.

elevated the taste of the public

hoist implies lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means.

hoisted the cargo on board

heave implies lifting and throwing with great effort or strain.

heaved the heavy crate inside

boost suggests assisting to climb or advance by a push.

boosted his brother over the fence

Example Sentences

Verb She boosted the boy onto his father's shoulders. boosted the child into her car seat Noun a boost in wheat production Exercise can sometimes provide a boost of energy. After layoffs at the company, employees needed a boost in morale. One company's innovation has proven to be a boost to the entire industry. Give the boy a boost onto the stage, will you? See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The size increase also helps Apple boost the battery life, as the wearable will have more room internally for a larger capacity battery pack. Chris Smith, BGR, 7 Sep. 2022 In the post, Lewis said special events in Homewood helped boost sales on those days, but could not sustain the store year round. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Overall, Bukele remains enormously popular among Salvadorans, largely because of his crackdown on gangs, investments in infrastructure and efforts to boost tourism, even as many remain wary of Bitcoin. Michael Mcdonald, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Elsewhere on the campaign trail: New Hampshire Senate: A new GOP super PAC has jumped into the New Hampshire Senate race to boost state Sen. Chuck Morse, with the primary less than two weeks away. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 For example, the agency is funding efforts to boost protection in the nasal mucosa, where COVID often takes root. Madison Muller, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Health officials in New York are ramping up efforts to boost polio vaccination rates in local children as yet more poliovirus has surfaced in sewage sampling. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2022 Rivian’s efforts to boost sales longer-term were dealt a blow this week with lawmakers proposing to add new restrictions to a $7,500 tax credit available to electric-vehicle buyers. Sean Mclain, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 After that hourlong meeting, Pelosi spoke about the bilateral alliance, forged in blood during the 1950-53 Korean War, and legislative efforts to boost ties, but didn't directly mention her Taiwan visit or the Chinese protests. Hyung-jin Kim And Huizhong Wu, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022
Noun
Hotel tax revenue is ultimately a small slice of the fiscal boost that Arlington had expected to get from the deal, including taxes on Amazon’s land, building and equipment. Teo Armus, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2022 Meatloaf gets a makeover with this recipe, which incorporates balsamic vinegar for that extra boost of flavor. Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 The Sox need some kind of boost, and maybe this will do the trick. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The actual impact of that income boost will be small, according to the report, translating to an increase in national GDP by about 0.1% in 2023 and even less in the years that follow. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2022 It was published online and reported on by Russian state media, but no reason for the boost in troop numbers was immediately given. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022 Crouch said his group had lacked confidence following last year’s 2-7 season, but a victory of this caliber on opening night could be just what the doctor ordered for a major boost. Evan Merrill, The Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2022 Thanks to a high-cushioned heel and a 10-mm drop, there’s no shortage of boost in the 2022 iteration of Adidas’s much-loved Ultraboost running sneaker. Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 Now the Revolution are hoping for a similar boost from Gil’s brother, Nacho Gil, who signed with the team Thursday. Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

of obscure origin

Noun

noun derivative of boost entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

1801, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of boost was in 1801

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