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boost
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- pronunciation:
- bust
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
boosts, boosting, boosted |
| definition 1: |
to raise to a higher position by pushing from below.
He boosted the child up so she could see over the counter.- synonyms:
- elevate, heft, jack up, lift, raise
- similar words:
- heave, heighten, hoist, pick, promote, rise, support
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| definition 2: |
to increase.
The advertising campaign boosted sales.- synonyms:
- aggrandize, amplify, hike, increase, inflate, jack up, raise
- antonyms:
- lower
- similar words:
- advance, elevate, lift, magnify, upgrade
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| definition 3: |
to promote enthusiastically.
She will boost her favorite team.- synonyms:
- aggrandize, hype
- antonyms:
- diminish
- similar words:
- advance, advertise, advocate, encourage, endorse, forward, further, plug, promote, recommend, tout
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| related words: |
augment, compound, elevate, enlarge, exaggerate, exalt, intensify, lift, magnify, multiply, push, raise, speed, supplement |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a lift or push to a higher position.
- synonyms:
- hike, hoist, lift
- similar words:
- heave, push
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| definition 2: |
an increase.
a boost in sales- synonyms:
- gain, hike, increase, inflation, raise, rise
- similar words:
- elevation
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| definition 3: |
something that provides aid or encouragement.
The good grade on her paper gave her a boost.- synonyms:
- inspiration, uplift
- antonyms:
- comedown
- similar words:
- blessing, help, incentive, lift, pick-me-up, refresher
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| related words: |
assist, assistance, hand |
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