boost
word
/ˈbust/
boost
/bˈuːst/
boost
Definition
To increase or improve something, or to give extra energy or encouragement. Commonly used for sales, confidence, or energy.
Usage & Nuances
'Boost' is used in both formal and informal situations. Common collocations: 'boost sales', 'boost confidence', 'energy boost'. Can be both a verb and a noun ('a boost'). Often suggests a positive improvement.
Spanish: impulsar - aumentar - potenciarPortuguese (BR): impulsionar - aumentar - dar um impulsoPortuguese (PT): impulsionar - aumentar - dar um impulsoChinese (Simplified): 促进 - 提高 - 增强Chinese (Traditional): 促進 - 提高 - 增強Hindi: बढ़ाना - प्रोत्साहन देनाArabic: تعزيز - زيادةBengali: বাড়ানো - উৎসাহ দেওয়া (আত্মবিশ্বাসের জন্য)Russian: повышать - усиливать - подтолкнуть (физически)Japanese: 高める - 後押し（物理的または精神的なサポート）Vietnamese: tăng cường - thúc đẩyKorean: 증가시키다 - 북돋우다Turkish: artırmak - güçlendirmek - destek olmakUrdu: بڑھانا - سہارا دیناIndonesian: meningkatkan - dorongan
Example Sentences
Drinking coffee can boost your energy in the morning.
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Advertisements help boost sales for new products.
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His kind words gave me a boost of confidence.
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We need something to boost team spirit before the big game.
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Can you give me a boost over this wall?
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The new features should boost the app's popularity.
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