Think of the word boost as meaning "help up." Maybe you need a boost getting over a fence (hmm are you sneaking in or sneaking out?), or maybe you are feeling low and need to boost your spirits chocolate, anyone?
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.
Noun
the act of giving hope or support to someone
Noun
the act of giving an upward push; "he gave her a boost over the fence"
Noun
an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
Verb
give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy"
Verb
increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
Verb
push or shove upward, as if from below or behind; "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"
Verb
increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents"
Verb
contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
v. i.
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.
n.
A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb;
help.
Boost
Boost
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.
Usage Examples
Thank you for leaving us alone but giving us enough attention to boost our egos.
Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish.
Back in the mid-1970s, we adopted some fairly ambitious goals to improve efficiency of our cars. What did we get? We got a tremendous boost in efficiency.
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Other Usage ExamplesI need to add that my work on multiple intelligences received a huge boost in 1995 when Daniel Goleman published his book on emotional intelligence. I am often confused with Dan. Initially, though Dan and I are longtime friends, this confusion irritated me.
If we can produce more ethanol and bio-diesel to help fuel our vehicles, we will create jobs, boost local economies and produce cleaner burning fuels. This will keep dollars here at home where they can have a positive impact on our economy.
It's difficult to get started-when it comes to dealing with an unknown quantity, people are reluctant to trust their own opinion. It helps if two or three people give you a boost.