Boosted
/ˈbuː.stɪd/
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Definitions
1
To increase the amount, power, or value of something.
/ˈbuː.stɪd/
verbpositiveBeginner
General
To increase or improve something
The new marketing campaign boosted sales.
💡 Simply: To make something better or bigger.
More Examples
2
He boosted his confidence by exercising.
How It's Used
Economics
"Government spending boosted the economy."
Technology
"The update boosted the app's performance."
Past tense and past participle of "boost." Ultimately derived from Middle English "bosten," meaning to brag or boast, which is related to Old Norse words implying swelling or elevation.
While the modern usage focuses on increase and improvement, the older sense of 'boast' is still reflected in some contexts.
Memory tip
Think of boosting a signal – making it stronger.
Word Origin
LanguageMiddle English
Original meaning
"to brag or boast"
boost moraleboost confidenceboost salesboost the economy
Common misspellings
boosteddboostdbooset
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