give a boost

VERB

assist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid back benefit boost cooperate expedite facilitate reinforce support sustain take care of

STRONG

abet collaborate further hype plug puff push relieve serve stump thump

WEAK

bail out do for give a leg up give a lift go down the line for go for go to bat for go with grease the wheels lend a hand make a pitch for open doors put on the map ride shotgun root for run interference for stand up for work for work with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block check delay discourage halt handicap hinder hurt impede injure obstruct prevent stop undermine

STRONG

conceal frustrate hide

WEAK

thwart

VERB

back

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate assist encourage endorse favor finance side with sponsor uphold

STRONG

abet ally angel bankroll boost champion countenance grubstake sanction second stake subsidize sustain underwrite

WEAK

abide by give a leg up give a lift go to bat for stand behind stick by stick up for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapprove discourage hinder hurt oppose protest thwart

STRONG

halt prevent refuse

WEAK

advance dissuade go forward

VERB

tout

Synonyms

STRONGEST

laud praise proclaim promote publicize trumpet

STRONG

acclaim ballyhoo boost herald plug push steer tip

WEAK

tip off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame conceal condemn hide

STRONG

discourage

Example Sentences

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SpaceX plans to begin deploying its V3 Starlink satellites with Starship in the second half of this year, which would give a boost to its crown jewel, according to its prospectus.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

A deal between the two tech titans would give a boost to SpaceX’s business ahead of a historic public listing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Oil prices around $60 a barrel could give a boost to most transportation stocks.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Ms Syme said she would love to "give a boost" to people who have been affected by cancer and "are not happy with their bodies".

From BBC • May 17, 2024

On the one hand, it should give a boost to the rebels in the district.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

give a boost

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