boost

[buːst]

Definition:
1. The act of giving hope or support to someone.
2. An increase in cost.
3. The act of giving an upward push.
4. Increase.
5. Give a boost to; be beneficial to.
6. Contribute to the progress or growth of.

Use 'boost' in a sentence:

1. Van de Rijt said he's not convinced that losing out gives people a psychological boost.
2. Mazda needs to reposition itself to boost its sales and reputation.
3. Mazda needs to reposition itself if it is to boost its sales and reputation.
4. This seeks to boost reading, by founding libraries and financing publishers among other things.
5. He gave her a boost over the fence.
6. What brought about the boost in ebike sales in Europe at the beginning of the century?
7. It would get the economy going and give us the boost that we need.
8. To achieve the desired result, Vitacorp's marketing department will attempt to attract more people to the boost.
9. This will be a great boost to the economy.
10. The first question requires a swathe of bold structural reforms to boost jobs and growth.
11. Scientists have also found that nature seems to give another boost to girls.
12. Hi-tech products can boost people's integrative thinking.
13. He cupped his hands and gave her a boost up to the ledge.
14. Objective thinking may boost intuitiveness.
15. For this aim, the government has already sent technicians to help boost local agricultural production.
16. Do what you can to give her confidence and boost her morale.
17. Reduction in the tax on unearned income could be a boost for small businesses.
18. The growing influence of the EdX consortium to set standards is likely to give the technology a boost.
19. We become defensive when criticized, and apply negative stereotypes to others to boost our own esteem.
20. Agreeable people boost your confidence and allow you to relax and feel comfortable.
21. But tourism is double-edged, boosting the economy but damaging the environment.
22. The morale of our troops was greatly boosted.
23. A cool shower wakes up the body and boosts circulation.
24. Lower interest rates can boost the economy by reducing borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
25. Shiraz has stitched up major deals all over the world to boost sales.
26. By harnessing the economic potential of all women, we boost opportunity for all people.
27. He has been using every opportunity to boost his credibility as a budget cutter.
28. Good risk management and higher sales can both boost profits.
29. We need a big win to boost our confidence.
30. Without a major boost in tourism, the economy will suffer even further.
31. Residents said the only upside would be a boost to the island's economy.
32. The EU thought it could resolve Europe's worst nightmare and boost its own credibility as a strong actor on the international stage.
33. The move is designed to boost sales during the peak booking months of January and February.
34. Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession.
35. They're putting up new hotels in order to boost tourism in the area.
36. The money is to help create jobs and boost the Iraqi economy.
37. The entire spending boost could go on wage demands unless expectations are damped down.
38. They hope to boost the morale of their troops.
39. The crowd boosted the morale of the runners.
40. Economic theory suggests that the devalued pound will boost the economy.
41. But the growing influence of the EdX consortium to set standards is likely to give the technology a boost.
42. Morale should be boosted, not dampened.
43. He timed the election to coincide with new measures to boost the economy.
44. And by boosting economic prosperity in Mexico, Canada and the United States, it will help us move forward on issues that concern all of us.
45. Get your body moving to boost energy, stay supple and shake off winter lethargy.
46. Better conservation methods and a focus on fresh fossils could boost DNA extraction from more delicate specimens.
47. The tax cuts will give a much needed boost to the economy.
48. The movie helped boost her screen career.
49. Winning the prize really boosted her ego.
50. Winning the competition was a wonderful boost for her morale.
51. We try to boost our energy by eating.
52. The astronauts will attach a motor that will boost the satellite into its proper orbit.
53. The Institute spends a lot of time scratching its head about how to boost American productivity.