First Known Use: 1801
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1boost
verb \ˈbüst\
: to increase the force, power, or amount of (something)
: to push or shove (something or someone) up from below
Full Definition of BOOST
transitive verb
1
: to push or shove up from below
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)
intransitive verb
slang : shoplift
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Origin of BOOST
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Synonym Discussion of BOOST
lift, raise, rear, elevate, hoist, heave, boost mean to move from a lower to a higher place or position. lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight <lift the chair while I vacuum>. raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position <scouts raising a flagpole>. rear may add an element of suddenness to raise <suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs>. elevate may replace lift or raise especially when exalting or enhancing is implied <elevated the taste of the public>. hoist implies lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means <hoisted the cargo on board>. heave implies lifting and throwing with great effort or strain <heaved the heavy crate inside>. boost suggests assisting to climb or advance by a push <boosted his brother over the fence>.
2boost
noun
: an increase in amount
: help or encouragement
: a push upward
Full Definition of BOOST
1
: a push upward
2
: an act that brings help or encouragement : assist
3
: an increase in amount
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First Known Use of BOOST
1801
BOOST Defined for Kids
1boost
verb \ˈbüst\
boost·edboost·ing
Definition of BOOST for Kids
1
: to raise or push up from below <He boosted me through the window.>
2
: to make bigger or greater <boost production>
— boost·er noun
2boost
noun
Definition of BOOST for Kids
: a push up : an act of boosting <Give me a boost over the fence.>
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