boost — 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/
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
A quick coffee break can really boost your afternoon energy at work.
BOO(boom) + ST(start) — experiencing a massive BOO(boom) of fire at the ST(start) line, the rocket was able to boost directly into space.
Tripping over the thick tree root, he aggressively kicked his heavy boot against the wall to give his backward jump a massive boost.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Boost emerged in 16th-century American English, derived from the literal physical action of pushing or lifting someone upward. The word developed from the practical image of one person assisting another over an obstacle by providing a forceful push from behind.
Breakdown
The word combines the verb root 'boost' (to push upward) with its semantic evolution from physical pushing to the abstract sense of enhancement or improvement, resulting in the modern meaning of to increase, improve, or strengthen.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Adding extra cheese to pizza always boosts my happiness level by 200%.”
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