Synonyms of boosted

boosted

verb

past tense of boost

1

as in hoisted

to lift with effort

boosted the child into her car seat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hoisted
• heaved
• raised
• jacked (up)
• hefted
• elevated
• upped
• uplifted
• upheaved
• hiked
• reared
• upraised
• picked up
• upreared

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• lowered
• depressed
• sank
• submerged
• submersed

2

as in increased

to make greater in size, amount, or number

a promotion that boosted the number of interested customers milling about the showroom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• expanded
• accelerated
• augmented
• raised
• multiplied
• extended
• enhanced
• reinforced
• intensified
• amplified
• swelled
• strengthened
• upped
• enlarged
• escalated
• compounded
• added (to)
• stoked
• maximized
• hyped
• built up
• pumped up
• aggrandized
• supplemented
• skyrocketed
• supersized
• spiked
• heightened
• jumped
• boomed
• lengthened
• developed
• inflated
• prolonged
• complemented
• stretched
• bumped (up)
• elongated
• drew out
• magnified
• distended
• dilated
• protracted
• blew up
• accumulated
• fleshed (out)
• collected
• amassed
• parlayed
• ratcheted (up)
• beefed (up)
• racheted (up)
• followed up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• lowered
• dwindled
• lessened
• downsized
• subtracted (from)
• abated
• shortened
• curtailed
• abbreviated
• abridged
• contracted
• compressed
• condensed
• de-escalated
• minified
• constricted
• cut back
• retrenched

3

as in intensified

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

recommended eating foods that boost the body's immunity to disease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensified
• enhanced
• heightened
• deepened
• strengthened
• consolidated
• reinforced
• amplified
• broadened
• accentuated
• expanded
• stepped up
• sharpened
• redoubled
• magnified
• augmented
• emphasized
• extended
• lengthened
• accelerated
• beefed (up)
• supplemented
• enlarged
• enforced
• amped (up)
• maximized
• quickened
• hastened
• stressed
• pointed (up)
• enlivened
• exacerbated
• aggravated
• restrengthened
• jazzed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• weakened
• moderated
• abated
• lessened
• subdued
• subsided
• dwindled
• waned
• receded
• tapered (off)
• eased
• lightened
• alleviated
• toned (down)
• let up (on)

4

as in lifted

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

boosted the box onto the top shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifted
• raised
• elevated
• heightened
• uplifted
• hoisted
• upheld
• upped
• heaved
• took up
• hiked
• mounted
• rose
• ascended
• picked up
• perked (up)
• upraised
• jacked (up)
• hefted
• craned
• reared
• upended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• lowered
• fell
• slipped
• pushed
• descended
• pressed
• bore
• plunged
• depressed
• dipped
• pitched
• sank
• submerged

5

as in promoted

to provide publicity for

boosted the singer's latest release with a round of appearances on all the talk and entertainment shows

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoted
• sold
• announced
• touted
• publicized
• hyped
• advertised
• plugged
• pushed
• pitched
• praised
• ballyhooed
• hailed
• beat the drum (for)
• endorsed
• published
• lauded
• barked
• talked up
• recommended
• reviewed
• acclaimed
• broadcast
• merchandised
• plonked (for)
• plumped (for)
• plunked (for)

6

as in stole

slang to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep

the woman was nabbed trying to boost a couple of bottles of perfume

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stole
• lifted
• swiped
• grabbed
• robbed
• appropriated
• pocketed
• snatched
• pilfered
• ripped off
• pinched
• hooked
• misappropriated
• filched
• nicked
• purloined
• nipped
• hijacked
• picked
• took
• made off with
• made away with
• seized
• snitched
• thieved
• heisted
• ran off with
• looted
• walked off with
• plundered
• knocked over
• sacked
• pillaged
• burglarized
• poached
• rifled
• rustled
• grasped
• kidnapped
• spirited
• nailed
• abducted
• sponged
• collared
• carjacked
• shoplifted
• mooched
• shanghaied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purchased
• bought
• presented
• contributed
• gave
• donated
• bestowed
• handed over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boosted

The new album’s first-week sales were boosted by its availability across 24 CD variants and five vinyl variants (all containing collectible items such as photocards, stickers and posters, with some items randomized). —Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2026

Davidson, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, boosted her offensive output to score nine points in the second quarter after being held to two in the first. —Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026

Safe haven demand, nerves about inflation and the prospect of higher interest rates have all boosted the dollar. —John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026

Thailand has suspended petroleum exports, boosted its gas production and begun drawing on reserves. —ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026

Shohei Ohtani, who has won NL MVP the last two years and led the team to back-to-back World Series wins, has boosted the club’s sponsorship revenue, which should top $200 million this year. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026

His decision to buy much of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox, a $71-billion deal that closed in 2019, boosted Disney’s television production, refreshed its TV executive bench, and provided a controlling stake in general entertainment streaming service Hulu. —Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026

Gildea noted that adding several trains a day on the Waterbury branch boosted ridership by 44%. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026

The same high prices have boosted its revenues by $150 million a day, with Urals crude up 40% month-on-month. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026