Synonyms for boost
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1. boost, encouragementnoun

   the act of giving hope or support to someone

   Synonyms:
   encouragement, rise, cost increase, hike

2. rise, boost, hike, cost increasenoun

   an increase in cost

   "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"

   Synonyms:
   ascent, rising, emanation, acclivity, ascending, hiking, rising slope, salary increase, ascension, upgrade, climb, rise, encouragement, advance, wage increase, lift, procession, hike, wage hike, tramp, raise, cost increase

3. boostverb

   the act of giving a push

   "he gave her a boost over the fence"

   Synonyms:
   encouragement, rise, cost increase, hike

4. hike, hike up, boostverb

   increase

   "The landlord hiked up the rents"

   Synonyms:
   hike, advance, supercharge, promote, hitch up, hike up, further, encourage

5. boostverb

   give a boost to; be beneficial to

   "The tax cut will boost the economy"

   Synonyms:
   hike up, encourage, supercharge, hike, advance, promote, further

6. promote, advance, boost, further, encourageverb

   contribute to the progress or growth of

   "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

   Synonyms:
   throw out, supercharge, bring forward, come along, pass on, get along, win, elevate, kick upstairs, progress, advertize, come on, make headway, advance, upgrade, encourage, hike, hike up, gain, pull ahead, foster, promote, go on, gain ground, raise, advertise, move on, get on, shape up, further, push, set ahead, march on, get ahead

7. boost, advance, superchargeverb

   increase or raise

   "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"

   Synonyms:
   supercharge, promote, gain ground, elevate, kick upstairs, pressurize, throw out, go on, gain, come on, hike, win, get ahead, pull ahead, make headway, encourage, come along, set ahead, further, shape up, bring forward, pass on, march on, get along, advance, hike up, move on, progress, pressurise, upgrade, get on, raise

8. boostverb

   push or shove upward, as if from below or behind

   "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"

   Synonyms:
   hike up, encourage, supercharge, hike, advance, promote, further

Matched Categories

1. • Aid
   • Increase
   • Support
   • Thrust

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. turbocharged

   turbocharging increases an engines performance

   Submitted by rinat on November 22, 2015  

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:2.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "boost":

   impetus, stimulate, momentum, increase, impulse, strengthen, stimulus, promote, enhance, encourage, stimulating, incentive, energize, strengthening, spur, relaunch, foster, push, reinforce, revive, fillip, stimulation, improve, raise

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1. Alexander Hendricks:

   The risk is rising that shipping banks will have to boost provisions and that the number of non-performing loans will rise.

2. Alex Horsman:

   We know certain things impact ammo sales, mostly political events or economic instability when people feel their rights may end up infringed, but this is our first experience with a virus leading to such a boost in sales.

3. Andrew Smyth:

   We were interested in looking at this particular group who have a high risk for cardiovascular disease because they are also going to have a high risk of cognitive decline, previous research has suggested that a Mediterranean diet -- rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and healthy fats -- is associated with reduced risk of cognitive impairment. We've also seen preliminary research suggesting that eating vitamin C and folate-rich vegetables like spinach and broccoli may slow cognitive decline. Other research has suggested that blueberries may boost memory, and that a high intake of saturated and trans fats can have negative effects. So it's no surprise that to me that the healthiest eaters in this study fared the best in terms of their cognitive health.

4. Sven Ennerst:

   We are pioneering technologies across the automated vehicle spectrum that make roads safer and help trucking companies boost productivity.

5. Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha:

   We are very pleased to have world-class tennis players in Thailand, we hope you will help boost confidence.