Definition of Boost

1. Verb. Increase. "The landlord hiked up the rents"

Exact synonyms: Hike, Hike Up
Generic synonyms: Bring Up, Elevate, Get Up, Lift, Raise
Derivative terms: Hike, Hike

2. Noun. The act of giving hope or support to someone.
Exact synonyms: Encouragement
Generic synonyms: Aid, Assist, Assistance, Help
Specialized synonyms: Morale Booster, Morale Building
Derivative terms: Encourage

3. Verb. Give a boost to; be beneficial to. "The tax cut will boost the economy"
Generic synonyms: Increase

4. Noun. An increase in cost. "They asked for a 10% rise in rates"
Exact synonyms: Cost Increase, Hike, Rise
Generic synonyms: Increase, Increment
Derivative terms: Hike

5. Verb. Contribute to the progress or growth of. "They boost him to write the letter"; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

6. Noun. The act of giving a push. "He gave her a boost over the fence"
Generic synonyms: Push, Pushing

7. Verb. Increase or raise. "Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
Exact synonyms: Advance, Supercharge
Generic synonyms: Increase

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"
Generic synonyms: Thrust
Derivative terms: Booster

Definition of Boost

1. v. t. To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.

2. n. A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.

Definition of Boost

1. Noun. A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help. ¹

2. Noun. (context: automotive engineering) A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers. ¹

3. Verb. To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement. ¹

4. Verb. (slang) To steal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Boost

1. to support [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: support

Medical Definition of Boost

1. To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement. Origin: Cf. Boast. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Boost

boors
boortree
boortrees
booru
boos
boose
boosed
booser
boosers
booses
booshway
booshways
boosies
boosing
boost (current term)
boost up
boosted
booster
booster amplifier
booster cable
booster cables
booster club
booster dose
booster injection
booster response
booster rocket
booster shot
booster stations
booster unit

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