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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

In the years before the fires, Altadena home prices soared, which boosted existing homeowners’ wealth but also priced out many people who grew up here.

Trump hopes the tariffs will boost US steel and aluminium production but critics say it will raise prices for US consumers and dent economic growth.

From BBC

But ministers have been attempting to assert more control over regulators and other parts of the state to achieve the government's goals, above all boosting the country's sluggish economy.

From BBC

The government has promised to build 1.5 million new homes in England over the next five years, with the pledge key to boosting economic growth.

From BBC

AI funding got yet another boost at the government's annual political gathering, which is currently under way.

From BBC

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

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