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boost
/buːst/
increase or improve something
The new marketing campaign gave our sales a significant boost.
The marketing campaign greatly increased sales.
informalgeneral
to increase or improve something, often quickly or significantly
Drinking coffee can boost your energy levels.
Coffee can quickly increase your energy.
The new software update boosted the app's performance.
The update improved the app's speed and efficiency.
Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.
general
an increase or improvement in something
The team got a morale boost after winning the championship.
The team's morale improved after their victory.
Used as a noun to describe the result of an improvement.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Boost' is versatile and can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as boosting energy or boosting morale.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
While 'boost' is often informal, it can be used in formal contexts when referring to measurable improvements, such as 'boosting productivity'.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'bosten' (to lift, raise), possibly from Old Norse 'bústa' (to swell).
Usage Notes
Often used in informal contexts to describe a quick or noticeable improvement.
Word Breakdown
boost
to increase or improve
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