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boost

[boost] / bust /
NOUN
increase
Synonyms
STRONGEST
addition advance breakthrough expansion hike improvement increment jump lift rise
STRONG
raise step-up upgrade
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline decrease lessening loss shrinkage stagnation worsening
WEAK
setback
NOUN
encouragement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid assistance improvement lift support
STRONG
backup buildup hand handout help leg praise promotion
WEAK
goose helping hand leg up shot in the arm
Antonyms
STRONGEST
harm hindrance hurt injury stop
STRONG
check obstruction silence
WEAK
blow decrease discouragement setback
NOUN
push, usually up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance lift
STRONG
goose heave hoist raise shove thrust
Antonyms
WEAK
discouragement hindrance setback
VERB
further, improve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance encourage promote push support sustain
STRONG
advertise assist foster inspire plug praise press-agent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourage dissuade undermine
STRONG
condemn hide hinder set back
WEAK
decrease halt hurt prevent stop
VERB
push, usually up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance heighten lift raise
STRONG
elevate heave hoist shove thrust upraise
WEAK
uprear
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depress drop lower stop
STRONG
pull
VERB
increase
Synonyms
STRONGEST
add to augment develop enlarge expand extend heighten jump raise
STRONG
aggrandize amplify hike magnify multiply up
WEAK
beef up jack up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abridge compress condense contract curtail decrease diminish lessen lower reduce repress shorten shrink stop

Example Sentences

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Quantum transport simulations confirmed that the ordered structure reduces electron trapping and scattering, offering a clear explanation for the observed performance boost.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Electrical muscle stimulation, or EMS, is gaining popularity in the U.S. as a potential way to boost workouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Its May plan will be addressing "structural vulnerabilities and market imbalances" and look to boost domestic production, including low-carbon alternatives.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump has long signalled a desire to increase the defence budget and boost domestic defence manufacturing.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Burnham fought to boost the rate of construction, especially of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, which had to be completed by Dedication Day.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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