boost

US /buːst/
UK /buːst/
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1.

to help improve something or make it more successful

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The new advertising campaign aims to boost sales.
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Winning the competition really boosted her confidence.
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enhanceimprovepromoteraisestrengthen
2.

to push someone or something up from below

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He gave me a boost over the wall.
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Can you boost me up so I can reach the top shelf?
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lifthoistraiseelevate
1.

an act of helping or encouraging someone or something

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The tax cuts gave the economy a much-needed boost.
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A word of encouragement can give someone a big boost.
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helpaidassistanceencouragementlift