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boost

(b/u/st )

the act of giving hope or support to someone(noun.act)

Synonym:
encouragement

source: wordnet30
an increase in cost(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
cost increase, hike, rise

source: wordnet30
the act of giving a push(noun.act)

Example:
He gave her a boost over the fence.

source: wordnet30
A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.(noun)

source: webster1913

increase(verb.motion)

Synonym:
enhance, heighten, hike, hike up, raise

source: wordnet30
give a boost to; be beneficial to(verb.change)

Example:
The tax cut will boost the economy.

source: wordnet30
contribute to the progress or growth of(verb.social)

Synonym:
advance, encourage, further, promote

source: wordnet30
increase or raise(verb.change)

Example:
Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit.

Synonym:
advance, bump up, supercharge

source: wordnet30
push or shove upward, as if from below or behind(verb.contact)

Example:
The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption.

source: wordnet30
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.(verb)

source: webster1913

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