Looking for the meaning of the word BOOSTS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BOOSTS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Boost
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 19th century (originally US, in boost (sense 2 of the verb)): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
buːst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
help or encourage (something) to increase or improve
Short Definition:help something to increase
Examples:- a range of measures to boost tourism
Definition:
push from below
Short Definition:push from below
Examples:- Andy boosted him up high enough to reach the keys
Definition:
steal (something)
Short Definition:steal
Examples:- he'd had his wallet boosted in a bar
Word: Boost
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
buːst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement
Short Definition:source of help or encouragement
Examples:- the cut in interest rates will give a further boost to the economy
Definition:
a push from below.
Short Definition:push from below
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