boost meaning and definition

BOOST noun

Definition of boost (noun)

1. the act of giving hope or support to someone
   • synonyms: encouragement
2. an increase in cost
   • "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
   • synonyms: cost increase, hike, rise
3. the act of giving a push
   • "he gave her a boost over the fence"

BOOST verb

Definition of boost (verb)

1. increase
   • "The landlord hiked up the rents"
   • synonyms: hike, hike up
2. give a boost to; be beneficial to
   • "The tax cut will boost the economy"
3. contribute to the progress or growth of
   • "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
   • synonyms: advance, encourage, further, promote
4. increase or raise
   • "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
   • synonyms: advance, supercharge
5. push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
   • "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"