boost

/bust/
verb
  1. To increase or improve something, such as energy, confidence, or performance.
    • Drinking water can boost your energy levels during a long workout.
    • Adding more fiber to your diet can help boost your digestive health.
    • The good news boosted everyone's morale at the office.
  2. To push or lift something up from below.
    • He boosted the child onto his shoulders so she could see the parade.
    • The firefighters boosted the ladder against the wall to reach the window.
    • I needed a boost to reach the top shelf in the garage.
  3. To promote or support something, especially to make it more popular or successful.
    • Social media can boost a small business by reaching new customers.
    • The celebrity's endorsement helped boost sales of the new perfume.
    • The campaign aims to boost awareness of climate change issues.
noun
  1. An increase or improvement in something.
    • Getting a good night's sleep provides a natural boost to your mood.
    • The team's win was a big boost to their confidence.
    • The tax cut gave the economy a much-needed boost.
  2. A push or lift upward.
    • He needed a boost to get onto the horse.
    • She gave her little brother a boost over the fence.
    • The mechanic used a jack to give the car a boost.
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