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BOOST

Definition:

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

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Related Words:

• connive at, wink at
• foster, further
• spur
• help
• carry
• feed
• contribute, lead, conduce
• morale building, morale booster

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