What does Boost Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • the act of giving a push
  • the act of giving hope or support to someone
  • an increase in cost
Definition as Verb
  • give a boost to; be beneficial to
  • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
  • increase or raise
  • increase
  • contribute to the progress or growth of

Examples

  • "he gave her a boost over the fence"
  • "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
  • "The tax cut will boost the economy"
  • "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"
  • "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
  • "The landlord hiked up the rents"
  • "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb