boost

1 of 2

verb

ˈbüst

boosted; boosting; boosts

transitive verb

: to push or shove up from below

boosted him up over the fence

: increase, raise

plans to boost production

an extra holiday to boost morale

: to promote the cause or interests of : plug

a campaign to boost the new fashions

: to raise the voltage of or across (an electric circuit)

slang : steal, shoplift

: to administer a booster shot to

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized the practice of boosting people with a shot that's different from their primary series.

Adria Cimino

Mr. Biden … pleaded with Americans to get vaccinated or boosted with an extra dose if they haven't already, saying the shots appeared to stave off deaths from the previous worrisome mutation, the delta variant.

Tom Howell, Jr.

intransitive verb

slang : shoplift

Example Sentences

Verb She boosted the boy onto his father's shoulders. boosted the child into her car seat Noun a boost in wheat production Exercise can sometimes provide a boost of energy. After layoffs at the company, employees needed a boost in morale. One company's innovation has proven to be a boost to the entire industry. Give the boy a boost onto the stage, will you? See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The size increase also helps Apple boost the battery life, as the wearable will have more room internally for a larger capacity battery pack.

Chris Smith, BGR, 7 Sep. 2022 In the post, Lewis said special events in Homewood helped boost sales on those days, but could not sustain the store year round.

Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Overall, Bukele remains enormously popular among Salvadorans, largely because of his crackdown on gangs, investments in infrastructure and efforts to boost tourism, even as many remain wary of Bitcoin.

Michael Mcdonald, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Elsewhere on the campaign trail: New Hampshire Senate: A new GOP super PAC has jumped into the New Hampshire Senate race to boost state Sen. Chuck Morse, with the primary less than two weeks away.

Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 For example, the agency is funding efforts to boost protection in the nasal mucosa, where COVID often takes root.

Madison Muller, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Health officials in New York are ramping up efforts to boost polio vaccination rates in local children as yet more poliovirus has surfaced in sewage sampling.

Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2022 Rivian’s efforts to boost sales longer-term were dealt a blow this week with lawmakers proposing to add new restrictions to a $7,500 tax credit available to electric-vehicle buyers.

Sean Mclain, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 After that hourlong meeting, Pelosi spoke about the bilateral alliance, forged in blood during the 1950-53 Korean War, and legislative efforts to boost ties, but didn't directly mention her Taiwan visit or the Chinese protests.

Hyung-jin Kim And Huizhong Wu, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022

Noun

Hotel tax revenue is ultimately a small slice of the fiscal boost that Arlington had expected to get from the deal, including taxes on Amazon’s land, building and equipment.

Teo Armus, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2022 Meatloaf gets a makeover with this recipe, which incorporates balsamic vinegar for that extra boost of flavor.

Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 The Sox need some kind of boost, and maybe this will do the trick.

Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The actual impact of that income boost will be small, according to the report, translating to an increase in national GDP by about 0.1% in 2023 and even less in the years that follow.

Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2022 It was published online and reported on by Russian state media, but no reason for the boost in troop numbers was immediately given.

Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022 Crouch said his group had lacked confidence following last year’s 2-7 season, but a victory of this caliber on opening night could be just what the doctor ordered for a major boost.

Evan Merrill, The Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2022 Thanks to a high-cushioned heel and a 10-mm drop, there’s no shortage of boost in the 2022 iteration of Adidas’s much-loved Ultraboost running sneaker.

Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 Now the Revolution are hoping for a similar boost from Gil’s brother, Nacho Gil, who signed with the team Thursday.

Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	boosters
释义	boost 1 of 2 verb ˈbüst boosted; boosting; boosts transitive verb 1 : to push or shove up from below boosted him up over the fence 2 : increase, raise plans to boost production an extra holiday to boost morale 3 : to promote the cause or interests of : plug a campaign to boost the new fashions 4 : to raise the voltage of or across (an electric circuit) 5 slang : steal, shoplift 6 : to administer a booster shot to The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized the practice of boosting people with a shot that's different from their primary series. Adria Cimino Mr. Biden … pleaded with Americans to get vaccinated or boosted with an extra dose if they haven't already, saying the shots appeared to stave off deaths from the previous worrisome mutation, the delta variant. Tom Howell, Jr. intransitive verb slang : shoplift boost 2 of 2 noun 1 : a push upward gave her a boost into the saddle 2 : an act that brings help or encouragement : assist an innovation that has been a boost to the entire industry 3 : an increase in amount a boost in prices Synonyms Verb heave heft hoist jack (up) upheave Noun abetment aid assist assistance backing hand help helping hand leg up lift support See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She boosted the boy onto his father's shoulders. boosted the child into her car seat Noun a boost in wheat production Exercise can sometimes provide a boost of energy. After layoffs at the company, employees needed a boost in morale. One company's innovation has proven to be a boost to the entire industry. Give the boy a boost onto the stage, will you? See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb The size increase also helps Apple boost the battery life, as the wearable will have more room internally for a larger capacity battery pack. Chris Smith, BGR, 7 Sep. 2022 In the post, Lewis said special events in Homewood helped boost sales on those days, but could not sustain the store year round. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Overall, Bukele remains enormously popular among Salvadorans, largely because of his crackdown on gangs, investments in infrastructure and efforts to boost tourism, even as many remain wary of Bitcoin. Michael Mcdonald, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Elsewhere on the campaign trail: New Hampshire Senate: A new GOP super PAC has jumped into the New Hampshire Senate race to boost state Sen. Chuck Morse, with the primary less than two weeks away. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 For example, the agency is funding efforts to boost protection in the nasal mucosa, where COVID often takes root. Madison Muller, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Aug. 2022 Health officials in New York are ramping up efforts to boost polio vaccination rates in local children as yet more poliovirus has surfaced in sewage sampling. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2022 Rivian’s efforts to boost sales longer-term were dealt a blow this week with lawmakers proposing to add new restrictions to a $7,500 tax credit available to electric-vehicle buyers. Sean Mclain, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 After that hourlong meeting, Pelosi spoke about the bilateral alliance, forged in blood during the 1950-53 Korean War, and legislative efforts to boost ties, but didn't directly mention her Taiwan visit or the Chinese protests. Hyung-jin Kim And Huizhong Wu, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 Noun Hotel tax revenue is ultimately a small slice of the fiscal boost that Arlington had expected to get from the deal, including taxes on Amazon’s land, building and equipment. Teo Armus, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2022 Meatloaf gets a makeover with this recipe, which incorporates balsamic vinegar for that extra boost of flavor. Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 The Sox need some kind of boost, and maybe this will do the trick. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The actual impact of that income boost will be small, according to the report, translating to an increase in national GDP by about 0.1% in 2023 and even less in the years that follow. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2022 It was published online and reported on by Russian state media, but no reason for the boost in troop numbers was immediately given. Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022 Crouch said his group had lacked confidence following last year’s 2-7 season, but a victory of this caliber on opening night could be just what the doctor ordered for a major boost. Evan Merrill, The Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2022 Thanks to a high-cushioned heel and a 10-mm drop, there’s no shortage of boost in the 2022 iteration of Adidas’s much-loved Ultraboost running sneaker. Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 Now the Revolution are hoping for a similar boost from Gil’s brother, Nacho Gil, who signed with the team Thursday. Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb of obscure origin Noun noun derivative of boost entry 1 First Known Use Verb 1801, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition boost 1 of 2 verb ˈbüst boosted; boosting 1 : to raise or push up from below He boosted me through the window. 2 : to make bigger or greater boost production boost 2 of 2 noun : a push up : an act of boosting Give me a boost over the fence. Medical Definition boost transitive verb ˈbüst : to administer a booster shot to Cape Cod is getting assistance from the state in vaccinating and boosting people against COVID-19 with 12 free public vaccination clinics … Cynthia McCormick, Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, Massachusetts) … the Anne Arundel County Department of Health would like to remind visitors to the Annapolis celebrations to get vaccinated (or boosted), wear a mask, and maintain distance. US Fed News boosters noun plural of booster as in proponents a person who actively supports or favors a cause rah-rah boosters for the sports team will be attending the game and carrying large signs Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance proponents supporters advocates advocators promoters exponents champions friends white knights protagonists hierophants apostles true believers backers high priests tub-thumpers paladins heralds loyalists adherents stalwarts gospelers gospellers cheerleaders expounders espousers partizans partisans followers cohorts interpreters disciples encouragers fellow travelers applauders Antonyms & Near Antonyms opponents antagonists enemies adversaries foes critics rivals faultfinders belittlers See More
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boost

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