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

boost

2 of 2

noun

: a push upward

gave her a boost into the saddle

: an act that brings help or encouragement : assist

an innovation that has been a boost to the entire industry

: an increase in amount

a boost in prices

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

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

boosts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of boost

as in hoists

to lift with effort boosted the child into her car seat

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

hoists
heaves
raises
uplifts
upheaves
elevates
hefts
ups
jacks (up)
hikes
upraises
uprears
rears
picks up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

lowers
drops
depresses
sinks
submerges
submerses

as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number a promotion that boosted the number of interested customers milling about the showroom

Synonyms & Similar Words

increases
accelerates
augments
expands
raises
enhances
multiplies
extends
amplifies
maximizes
reinforces
intensifies
strengthens
stokes
enlarges
escalates
swells
ups
hypes
compounds
builds up
aggrandizes
heightens
supersizes
pumps up
skyrockets
supplements
jumps
inflates
prolongs
spikes
lengthens
complements
develops
adds (to)
dilates
booms
stretches
elongates
magnifies
distends
draws out
accumulates
blows up
protracts
collects
amasses
bumps (up)
reenforces
ratchets (up)
rachets (up)
follows up
fleshes (out)
parlays
beefs (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

reduces
decreases
diminishes
lowers
lessens
downsizes
shortens
dwindles
curtails
abates
subtracts (from)
abbreviates
abridges
compresses
constricts
minifies
de-escalates
condenses
contracts
retrenches
cuts back

as in enhances

to make markedly greater in measure or degree recommended eating foods that boost the body's immunity to disease

Synonyms & Similar Words

enhances
heightens
intensifies
deepens
strengthens
consolidates
reinforces
amplifies
accentuates
sharpens
broadens
redoubles
expands
augments
magnifies
steps up
maximizes
emphasizes
accelerates
lengthens
extends
enlarges
enforces
quickens
supplements
hastens
beefs (up)
stresses
amps (up)
exacerbates
enlivens
aggravates
reenforces
restrengthens
points (up)
jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

reduces
decreases
diminishes
weakens
lessens
moderates
tones (down)
abates
subdues
wanes
recedes
subsides
alleviates
lightens
eases
dwindles
lets up (on)
tapers (off)

as in lifts

to move from a lower to a higher place or position boosted the box onto the top shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

lifts
raises
elevates
uplifts
heightens
ups
hoists
upholds
hikes
rises
cranes
heaves
ascends
takes up
hefts
upraises
mounts
perks (up)
jacks (up)
picks up
upends
rears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

lowers
drops
falls
descends
plunges
dips
pushes
slips
depresses
presses
bears
sinks
pitches
submerges

as in promotes

to provide publicity for boosted the singer's latest release with a round of appearances on all the talk and entertainment shows

Synonyms & Similar Words

promotes
sells
announces
publicizes
hypes
touts
advertises
pushes
plugs
hails
talks up
praises
ballyhoos
endorses
lauds
pitches
beats the drum (for)
publishes
barks
recommends
merchandises
acclaims
reviews
broadcasts
merchandizes
indorses
plumps (for)
plonks (for)
plunks (for)

as in steals

slang to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep the woman was nabbed trying to boost a couple of bottles of perfume

Synonyms & Similar Words

steals
lifts
robs
swipes
grabs
appropriates
pilfers
pinches
filches
rips off
snatches
hijacks
misappropriates
pockets
takes
hooks
nips
purloins
nicks
thieves
snitches
seizes
heists
plunders
loots
walks off with
picks
runs off with
knocks over
pillages
makes away with
burglarizes
poaches
makes off with
sacks
kidnaps
rustles
highjacks
abducts
grasps
shoplifts
rifles
spirits
carjacks
nails
collars
sponges
mooches
shanghais

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

buys
contributes
gives
purchases
bestows
presents
donates
hands over

boosts

2 of 2

noun

plural of boost

as in supports

an act or instance of helping she always liked to give struggling families in the neighborhood a boost

Synonyms & Similar Words

supports
assists
help
lifts
assistances
aids
hands
encouragements
helping hands
advice
backings
services
abetments
legs up
guidance
furtherances
promotions
facilitations
advancements
nurturances
sponsorships
favors
attentions
benefactions
beneficences
attendances
patronages
care
counsel
charities
palliations
hand-holdings
succors
reliefs
assuagements
philanthropies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

hindrances
constraints
restraints
interferences
inhibitions
obstructions
frustrations
repressions
discouragements
deterrences

as in raises

something added (as by growth) a sudden boost in sales

Synonyms & Similar Words

increases
raises
rises
gains
additions
more
increments
augmentations
expansions
supplements
accruals
upticks
pluses
plusses
proliferations
accretions
step-ups
addendums
accumulations
addenda
complements
jumps
spikes
continuations
extensions
upturns
collections
gatherings
appendixes
accessions
assemblages
uptrends
appendices
run-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

decreases
declines
reductions
falls
losses
decrements
shrinkages
diminutions
depletions
diminishments
abatements
falloffs
deductions
drop-offs
step-downs
subtractions

as in incentives

something that arouses action or activity according to the President, a tax cut is just the boost that the economy needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

incentives
impetuses
encouragements
motivations
spurs
stimulants
goads
fuels
causes
stimuli
catalysts
momentums
reasons
shots in the arm
incitations
incitements
impulses
inducements
yeasts
momenta
instigations
provocations
sparks
considerations
grounds
invitations
motives
catalyzers
antecedents
occasions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

counterincentives
disincentives
counter-incentives

单词	boosts
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 boosts 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of boost 1 as in hoists to lift with effort boosted the child into her car seat Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hoists heaves raises uplifts upheaves elevates hefts ups jacks (up) hikes upraises uprears rears picks up Antonyms & Near Antonyms lowers drops depresses sinks submerges submerses 2 as in increases to make greater in size, amount, or number a promotion that boosted the number of interested customers milling about the showroom Synonyms & Similar Words increases accelerates augments expands raises enhances multiplies extends amplifies maximizes reinforces intensifies strengthens stokes enlarges escalates swells ups hypes compounds builds up aggrandizes heightens supersizes pumps up skyrockets supplements jumps inflates prolongs spikes lengthens complements develops adds (to) dilates booms stretches elongates magnifies distends draws out accumulates blows up protracts collects amasses bumps (up) reenforces ratchets (up) rachets (up) follows up fleshes (out) parlays beefs (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms reduces decreases diminishes lowers lessens downsizes shortens dwindles curtails abates subtracts (from) abbreviates abridges compresses constricts minifies de-escalates condenses contracts retrenches cuts back See More 3 as in enhances to make markedly greater in measure or degree recommended eating foods that boost the body's immunity to disease Synonyms & Similar Words enhances heightens intensifies deepens strengthens consolidates reinforces amplifies accentuates sharpens broadens redoubles expands augments magnifies steps up maximizes emphasizes accelerates lengthens extends enlarges enforces quickens supplements hastens beefs (up) stresses amps (up) exacerbates enlivens aggravates reenforces restrengthens points (up) jazzes (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms reduces decreases diminishes weakens lessens moderates tones (down) abates subdues wanes recedes subsides alleviates lightens eases dwindles lets up (on) tapers (off) See More 4 as in lifts to move from a lower to a higher place or position boosted the box onto the top shelf Synonyms & Similar Words lifts raises elevates uplifts heightens ups hoists upholds hikes rises cranes heaves ascends takes up hefts upraises mounts perks (up) jacks (up) picks up upends rears Antonyms & Near Antonyms lowers drops falls descends plunges dips pushes slips depresses presses bears sinks pitches submerges See More 5 as in promotes to provide publicity for boosted the singer's latest release with a round of appearances on all the talk and entertainment shows Synonyms & Similar Words promotes sells announces publicizes hypes touts advertises pushes plugs hails talks up praises ballyhoos endorses lauds pitches beats the drum (for) publishes barks recommends merchandises acclaims reviews broadcasts merchandizes indorses plumps (for) plonks (for) plunks (for) 6 as in steals slang to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep the woman was nabbed trying to boost a couple of bottles of perfume Synonyms & Similar Words steals lifts robs swipes grabs appropriates pilfers pinches filches rips off snatches hijacks misappropriates pockets takes hooks nips purloins nicks thieves snitches seizes heists plunders loots walks off with picks runs off with knocks over pillages makes away with burglarizes poaches makes off with sacks kidnaps rustles highjacks abducts grasps shoplifts rifles spirits carjacks nails collars sponges mooches shanghais Antonyms & Near Antonyms buys contributes gives purchases bestows presents donates hands over See More boosts 2 of 2 noun plural of boost 1 as in supports an act or instance of helping she always liked to give struggling families in the neighborhood a boost Synonyms & Similar Words supports assists help lifts assistances aids hands encouragements helping hands advice backings services abetments legs up guidance furtherances promotions facilitations advancements nurturances sponsorships favors attentions benefactions beneficences attendances patronages care counsel charities palliations hand-holdings succors reliefs assuagements philanthropies Antonyms & Near Antonyms hindrances constraints restraints interferences inhibitions obstructions frustrations repressions discouragements deterrences See More 2 as in raises something added (as by growth) a sudden boost in sales Synonyms & Similar Words increases raises rises gains additions more increments augmentations expansions supplements accruals upticks pluses plusses proliferations accretions step-ups addendums accumulations addenda complements jumps spikes continuations extensions upturns collections gatherings appendixes accessions assemblages uptrends appendices run-ups Antonyms & Near Antonyms decreases declines reductions falls losses decrements shrinkages diminutions depletions diminishments abatements falloffs deductions drop-offs step-downs subtractions See More 3 as in incentives something that arouses action or activity according to the President, a tax cut is just the boost that the economy needs Synonyms & Similar Words incentives impetuses encouragements motivations spurs stimulants goads fuels causes stimuli catalysts momentums reasons shots in the arm incitations incitements impulses inducements yeasts momenta instigations provocations sparks considerations grounds invitations motives catalyzers antecedents occasions Antonyms & Near Antonyms counterincentives disincentives counter-incentives
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