Boosting
/ˈbuːstɪŋ/
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Definitions
1
To increase the amount, power, or value of something.
/ˈbuːstɪŋ/
verbpositiveBeginner
General
To increase or improve something
The new campaign is boosting our brand awareness.
💡 Simply: To make something bigger or better.
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2
Regular exercise boosts your energy levels.
How It's Used
Business
"The company is boosting its marketing efforts to increase sales."
Technology
"The new software update is boosting system performance."
Idioms & expressions
give something a boost
To help something improve or increase.
"Let's give the project a boost by adding more resources."
From the verb "boost," ultimately from Middle English "busten" meaning "to push or strike."
The word 'boost' in its modern sense emerged in the late 19th century.
Memory tip
Think of a 'boost' as a lift or an increase.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"To push or strike"
boost moraleboost confidenceboost salesboost performance
Common misspellings
booostingbosting
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