1. boost - noun
· the act of giving hope or support to someone
Synonym(s): encouragement
Hypernym(s): aid, assist, assistance, help
2. boost - noun
· an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
Synonym(s): rise, hike, cost_increase
Hypernym(s): increase, increment
3. boost - noun
· the act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence"
4. boost - verb
· increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents"
Hypernym(s): raise, lift, elevate, get_up, bring_up
5. boost - verb
· give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy"
Hypernym(s): increase
6. boost - verb
· contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
Synonym(s): promote, advance, further, encourage
7. boost - verb
· increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
Synonym(s): advance, supercharge
Hypernym(s): increase
8. boost - verb
· push or shove upward, as if from below or behind; "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"
Hypernym(s): thrust
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