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
• hove
• upped
• elevated
• jacked (up)
• hefted
• uplifted
• upheaved
• hiked
• reared
• upraised
• picked up
• upreared

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

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

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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
• reenforced
• magnified
• distended
• dilated
• protracted
• blew up
• ratcheted (up)
• accumulated
• fleshed (out)
• collected
• amassed
• parlayed
• beefed (up)
• racheted (up)
• followed up

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

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

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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
• reenforced
• exacerbated
• aggravated
• restrengthened
• jazzed (up)

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

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

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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
• hiked
• heaved
• hove
• took up
• mounted
• rose
• ascended
• picked up
• perked (up)
• upraised
• jacked (up)
• hefted
• craned
• reared
• upended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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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
• pushed
• plugged
• pitched
• praised
• ballyhooed
• hailed
• endorsed
• published
• beat the drum (for)
• lauded
• barked
• talked up
• recommended
• reviewed
• acclaimed
• broadcasted
• indorsed
• merchandized
• broadcast
• merchandised
• plumped (for)
• plonked (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
• swiped
• lifted
• 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
• highjacked
• rustled
• grasped
• kidnapped
• spirited
• nailed
• kidnaped
• abducted
• sponged
• collared
• carjacked
• shoplifted
• mooched
• shanghaied

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

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

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