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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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However, the upcoming Beijing Auto Show in late April should support sentiment and the Labor Day holiday in early May could also boost vehicle demand as consumers undertake road trips, the industry body said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Car sales got a boost after deep freeze across much of the country ended and customers were able to get to showrooms.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Strategic trading is going to become a key part of Newcastle's model as the club look to boost revenues to reinvest in the squad while still complying with financial rules.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The airline said the refinery will boost its expected second-quarter earnings by $300 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They were relieved things had turned out the way they had; that they were in a position to comfort Ruth, instead of being left behind in the wake of a dizzying boost to her hopes.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro