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boost

Definition for boost

noun as in increase

noun as in encouragement

noun as in push, usually up

Strongest matches

advance, lift

Strong matches

goose, heave, hoist, raise, shove, thrust

verb as in further, improve

Strong matches

advertise, assist, foster, inspire, plug, praise, press-agent

verb as in push, usually up

Strongest matches

advance, heighten, lift, raise

Strong matches

elevate, heave, hoist, shove, thrust, upraise

Weak match

uprear

verb as in increase

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Example Sentences

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The firm forecasts 2.1% U.S. growth next year, as tariff drags fade and the One Big Beautiful Bill’s fiscal boost kicks in.

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Copper’s supply shortage could boost its prices, she adds.

Elliott Hill, the company’s CEO, said he’s focused on improving innovation as well as selling through traditional retailers to boost sales growth.

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Its shares gained as much as 6.5% after hours, boosting segment stocks in Asia and Europe Thursday and contributing to a return of risk appetite.

Citi expects this move to boost retail participation in Singapore lenders’ shares.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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