boosts; boosted; boosting
1
: to increase the force, power, or amount of (something)
The farm has boosted [=increased] wheat production by 25 percent.
boost [=raise] prices
The article discusses a number of ways people can boost [=strengthen] their immune systems.
The company needs to find ways to boost [=improve] morale.
2
: to push or shove (something or someone) up from below
She boosted the boy onto his father's shoulders.
—sometimes used figurativelyHis work on the high-profile lawsuit has boosted him into the political arena.
plural boosts
1
: an increase in amount
a boost in wheat production
a boost in sales
Exercise can sometimes provide a boost of energy.
After layoffs at the company, employees needed a boost in morale.
2
: help or encouragement
One company's innovation has proven to be a boost to the entire industry.
3
: a push upward
Give the boy a boost onto the stage, will you?
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“Boost.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/boost. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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