boost

/bˈust/

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Noun
the act of giving hope or support to someone
Noun
an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
Noun
the act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence"
Verb
increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents"
Verb
give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy"
Verb
contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
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"