the act of giving hope or support to someone
[ Syn: encouragement ]
an increase in cost; they asked for a 10% rise in rates
[ Syn: rise , hike , cost increase ]
the act of giving a push; he gave her a boost over the fence'
boost (n.)
increase; The landlord hiked up the rents
give a boost to; be beneficial to; The tax cut will boost the economy'
contribute to the progress or growth of; I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
increase or raise; boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
[ Syn: advance , supercharge ]
push or shove upward, as if from below or behind; The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption'