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English to English noun
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the act of giving hope or support to someone |  | source: wordnet30
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an increase in cost | | Example: they asked for a 10% rise in rates
source: wordnet30
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the act of giving a push | | Example: he gave her a boost over the fence
source: wordnet30
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A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help. | | source: webster1913 verb
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increase | | Example: The landlord hiked up the rents
source: wordnet30
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give a boost to; be beneficial to | | Example: The tax cut will boost the economy
source: wordnet30
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contribute to the progress or growth of | | Example: I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
source: wordnet30
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increase or raise | | Example: boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
source: wordnet30
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push or shove upward, as if from below or behind | | Example: The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption
source: wordnet30
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To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement. | | source: webster1913
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