Boost
/buːst/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo increase or improve something significantly.
/buːst/
To increase or improve something
The new software boosted productivity.
💡 Simply: To make something better or bigger.
More Examples
She boosted her confidence by joining a gym.
How It's Used
"The marketing campaign boosted sales."
"Government spending is designed to boost the economy."
A sudden increase or improvement.
/buːst/
An increase or improvement
The new marketing campaign gave sales a big boost.
💡 Simply: A sudden increase.
More Examples
The announcement provided a much-needed boost to morale.
How It's Used
"The company experienced a boost in profits."
Idioms & expressions
get a boost
To receive an increase or improvement.
"I got a boost of confidence after passing the exam."
From Middle English *bosten, from Old English *būstan, of uncertain origin, possibly related to Dutch *bosten ('to boast').
The word 'boost' has evolved from a sense of pushing or lifting to its current broader meaning of improving or increasing.
Memory tip
Think of boosting a signal – making it stronger.