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boost

Definition for boost

noun as in increase

noun as in encouragement

noun as in push, usually up

Strongest matches

advance, lift

Strong matches

goose, heave, hoist, raise, shove, thrust

verb as in further, improve

verb as in push, usually up

Strongest matches

advance, heighten, lift, raise

Strong matches

elevate, heave, hoist, shove, thrust, upraise

Weak match

uprear

verb as in increase

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Example Sentences

The fortification of flour will therefore help boost intake of folic acid across the population, and, indirectly, better protect unborn babies.

From BBC

In a move to boost the economy as inflation cools, the Federal Reserve on Nov. 7 cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points as expected, following a September rate cut.

From Salon

Seeding for future tournaments was never far from his mind when it came to choosing friendly opposition and attempting to boost the team’s ranking whenever possible.

From BBC

Trump’s policies could reduce the sales of electric vehicles, but with Musk’s influence, his administration’s policies could boost Tesla — though not with federal funding.

And so far, these decades-later legacy sequels — or “lega-sequels” — have helped boost a box office still recovering from the pandemic and fewer big titles due to last year’s dual Hollywood strikes.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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