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give a boost

VERB

assist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid back benefit boost cooperate expedite facilitate reinforce support sustain take care of

STRONG

abet collaborate further hype plug puff push relieve serve stump thump

WEAK

bail out do for give a leg up give a lift go down the line for go for go to bat for go with grease the wheels lend a hand make a pitch for open doors put on the map ride shotgun root for run interference for stand up for work for work with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block check delay discourage halt handicap hinder hurt impede injure obstruct prevent stop undermine

STRONG

conceal frustrate hide

WEAK

thwart

VERB

back

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate assist encourage endorse favor finance side with sponsor uphold

STRONG

abet ally angel bankroll boost champion countenance grubstake sanction second stake subsidize sustain underwrite

WEAK

abide by give a leg up give a lift go to bat for stand behind stick by stick up for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapprove discourage hinder hurt oppose protest thwart

STRONG

halt prevent refuse

WEAK

advance dissuade go forward

VERB

tout

Synonyms

STRONGEST

laud praise proclaim promote publicize trumpet

STRONG

acclaim ballyhoo boost herald plug push steer tip

WEAK

tip off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame conceal condemn hide

STRONG

discourage

Example Sentences

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The conflict in Iran could give a boost to makers of analog semiconductors, according to one analyst.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Oil prices around $60 a barrel could give a boost to most transportation stocks.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Five Point also expects the LandBridge and WaterBridge IPOs to give a boost to any future PowerBridge offering, said David Capobianco, Five Point’s managing partner and chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Tasha and Lucas also spent £40 on their tickets and are hoping Charli XCX will give a boost to the clubbing scene.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

On the one hand, it should give a boost to the rebels in the district.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

give a boost

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