boost

Examples

• All

• Then the SBIC program gave the industry a big boost with a fair amount of government money.

  Academic text (1995)

• Stieglitz's recognition was a much-needed boost, and Stein made the most of it.

  Academic text (1990)

• The boost to the industry was tremendous.

  Here Comes a New Challenger (2023)

• The government is attempting to provide a similar boost to the aircraft industry.

  Academic text (1996)

• 'Our tourist industry could use a boost.'

  Total Recall (1990)

• At least one exotic species appeared to get a big boost from the flood.

  Academic text (1993)

• Purchases made through this link will continue to give a boost to MENC activities and outreach.

  Academic text (1999)

• He'd recently finished boot camp, which had provided a dramatic boost to his self-esteem.

  Fiction book (1999)

• The new advertising campaign gave a significant boost to the company's sales.

• 'The local community really needs a boost to improve its economic development.'

Synonyms

R

rise

vsboost

399 1.9

An increase in amount or value

adds the idea of helpful encouragement or improved effectiveness beyond mere increase

E

encouragement

vsboost

105 1.7

Giving support that helps someone feel more confident and hopeful

is a general increase or improvement rather than the act of giving support

H

hike

vsboost

79 3.6

A sudden large rise in prices like fuel or rent

is more general and includes nonprice improvements or supportive increases too

S

step-up

vsboost

28 3.6

An increase in amount, level, or strength

also implies helpful support and improvement not only a rise in level

E

energy boost

vsboost

3 3.2

A quick increase in how active and awake you feel after food, drink or activity

covers any increase or support beyond sudden changes in bodily energy

M

morale booster

vsboost

2 3.6

Something that makes people feel more confident and positive

is broader and covers increases in amount effectiveness and general support

U

uplift

vsboost

• Specialized

1 6.1

An increase in sales or other results caused by a specific action compared with a control group

is wider and means any increase improvement or support not only measured effect

K

kickstart

vsboost

1 4.1

A small early boost that helps something begin or grow

is a general increase or support not limited to initial beginnings

Antonyms

D

decrease

82 2.2

A drop in amount or number

Compounds

E

energy boost

3 3.2

A quick increase in how active and awake you feel after food, drink or activity

T

tax boost

2 3.7

A rise in the money the government takes from people or businesses

B

boost in confidence

1 3.4

A sudden increase in belief in yourself that makes you feel more able

How Much

to boom

57 3.4

surge

180 4.2

boost

158 2.7

increase

559 1.0

gain

• Specialized

531 2.3

Surface Forms

Etymology