boost (**부**스트) — to help or encourage something to increase or improve
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to help or encourage something to increase or improve
Pronunciation (IPA): /buːst/
Korean meaning: 증가시키다, 향상시키다, 부양하다
Korean pronunciation: **부**스트
Example Sentences
- My mom's homemade cookies always boost my mood when I'm stressed about exams.
- The new marketing campaign will boost our company's reputation.
- He needs a boost to reach the high shelf, so he stands on a chair.
boost
VERB//buːst//
to help or encourage something to increase or improve
💡 Concept
A quick coffee break can really boost your afternoon energy at work.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/buːst/
🇬🇧 UK/buːst/
🌳Etymology
Rootboost
Origin
16세기 미국에서 시작된 단어로, 누군가를 밀어 올려준다는 의미에서 발전했습니다. 마치 친구가 높은 담을 넘을 때 뒤에서 '부스트!'하며 밀어주는 모습에서 유래되었어요.
🎵Rhyme
roostloosegoose
roost
loose
goose
🔗Collocations
boost confidence
boost sales
economic boost
boost morale
energy boost
boost performance
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom's homemade cookies always boost my mood when I'm stressed about exams.”
“The new marketing campaign will boost our company's reputation.”
“He needs a boost to reach the high shelf, so he stands on a chair.”
😄 Fun example
“Adding extra cheese to pizza always boosts my happiness level by 200%.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
enhanceincreaseimproveelevatestrengthen
Antonyms
decreasereduceweaken
Related
stimulateencouragesupportpromote
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.