boost

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/buːst/ English

Definitions

noun

A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.“The controversy gave a boost to the author's sales.”
(automotive engineering) A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.

verb

To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
(by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.“This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election.”
To steal.
To jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that won't start.

Related words

Synonyms

hike up rise promote advance hike further encourage encouragement supercharge lift climb raising upgrade lifted upturn enhance

Associated

morale converter turbo psi ratings rpm tourism economy confidence chances productivity sales

Rhymes

roost induced reduced introduced deduced reproduced dooced goosed sluiced noosed

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