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Meaning of
'Boost'
(Webster Dictionary)
1 .
Boost
[
n.
]
- A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.
2 .
Boost
[
v. i.
]
- To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.
Meaning of 'Boost' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 .
boost
[
n
]
Meaning (1):
- the act of giving a push
Example in sentence:
he gave her a boost over the fence
Meaning (2):
- an increase in cost
Example in sentence:
they asked for a 10% rise in rates
3 .
boost
[
v
]
Meaning (3):
- increase or raise
Example in sentence:
boost the voltage in an electrical circuit;
OPEC bumped up the price of oil
Meaning (4):
- increase
Example in sentence:
heighten the tension;
The landlord hiked up the rents;
This will enhance your enjoyment
Meaning (5):
- contribute to the progress or growth of
Example in sentence:
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
Meaning (6):
- push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
Example in sentence:
The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption
Meaning (7):
- give a boost to; be beneficial to
Example in sentence:
The tax cut will boost the economy
Nearby Words:
boobies
booby
boobyish
boodh
boodhism
boodhist
boodle
boohoe
boohoo
boohooed
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