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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Boost \Boost\ (b[=oo]st), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Boosted}; p. pr & vb n. {Boosting}.] [Cf. {Boast}, v. i.] To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up hence to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement. [Colloq. U. S.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Boost \Boost\ (b[=oo]st), n. A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help. [Colloq. U. S.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: boost n 1: the act of giving hope or support to someone [syn: {encouragement}] 2: an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates" [syn: {rise}, {hike}] 3: the act of giving an upward push "he gave her a boost over the fence" v 1: increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents" [syn: {hike}, {hike up}] 2: give a boost to be beneficial to "The tax cut will boost the economy" 3: contribute to the progress or growth of "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom" [syn: {promote}, {advance}, {further}, {encourage}] 4: increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit" [syn: {advance}] 5: push or shove upward, as if from below or behind 6: increase the voltage of "boost the engine" [syn: {supercharge}]
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