Synonyms of boosts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of boost

1

as in hoists

to lift with effort

boosted the child into her car seat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hoists
• heaves
• raises
• hefts
• elevates
• uplifts
• upheaves
• ups
• jacks (up)
• hikes
• rears
• picks up
• uprears
• upraises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowers
• drops
• depresses
• sinks
• submerges
• submerses

2

as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• accelerates
• expands
• augments
• raises
• enhances
• multiplies
• extends
• reinforces
• maximizes
• amplifies
• intensifies
• strengthens
• enlarges
• swells
• adds (to)
• escalates
• ups
• stokes
• builds up
• compounds
• aggrandizes
• hypes
• heightens
• supersizes
• pumps up
• jumps
• supplements
• lengthens
• inflates
• prolongs
• develops
• spikes
• complements
• dilates
• stretches
• elongates
• skyrockets
• magnifies
• bumps (up)
• booms
• distends
• draws out
• accumulates
• blows up
• collects
• ratchets (up)
• protracts
• fleshes (out)
• amasses
• rachets (up)
• beefs (up)
• follows up
• parlays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• diminishes
• lowers
• lessens
• downsizes
• dwindles
• shortens
• subtracts (from)
• abates
• curtails
• abridges
• abbreviates
• compresses
• minifies
• constricts
• condenses
• de-escalates
• contracts
• retrenches
• cuts back

3

as in enhances

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enhances
• intensifies
• heightens
• deepens
• strengthens
• consolidates
• reinforces
• amplifies
• accentuates
• sharpens
• redoubles
• broadens
• magnifies
• expands
• steps up
• augments
• emphasizes
• amps (up)
• lengthens
• maximizes
• extends
• accelerates
• beefs (up)
• enforces
• enlarges
• hastens
• quickens
• points (up)
• supplements
• stresses
• exacerbates
• enlivens
• aggravates
• restrengthens
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• diminishes
• moderates
• weakens
• lessens
• tones (down)
• abates
• subdues
• wanes
• subsides
• recedes
• tapers (off)
• alleviates
• lightens
• eases
• lets up (on)
• dwindles

4

as in lifts

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

boosted the box onto the top shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifts
• raises
• elevates
• heightens
• uplifts
• ups
• hoists
• upholds
• perks (up)
• heaves
• hikes
• rises
• takes up
• cranes
• ascends
• hefts
• jacks (up)
• picks up
• mounts
• upraises
• upends
• rears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowers
• drops
• falls
• descends
• plunges
• dips
• pushes
• slips
• presses
• bears
• depresses
• sinks
• pitches
• submerges

5

as in promotes

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

• promotes
• sells
• announces
• publicizes
• touts
• advertises
• hypes
• pushes
• plugs
• hails
• beats the drum (for)
• praises
• talks up
• endorses
• ballyhoos
• pitches
• publishes
• lauds
• recommends
• barks
• merchandises
• acclaims
• reviews
• broadcasts
• plumps (for)
• plunks (for)
• plonks (for)

6

as in steals

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

• steals
• lifts
• swipes
• robs
• grabs
• appropriates
• pinches
• pilfers
• filches
• rips off
• snatches
• misappropriates
• hijacks
• thieves
• hooks
• pockets
• runs off with
• walks off with
• nips
• purloins
• takes
• nicks
• snitches
• makes away with
• makes off with
• seizes
• picks
• plunders
• loots
• heists
• knocks over
• pillages
• burglarizes
• sacks
• poaches
• kidnaps
• rustles
• rifles
• grasps
• abducts
• shoplifts
• spirits
• nails
• carjacks
• sponges
• collars
• mooches
• shanghais

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buys
• purchases
• contributes
• gives
• presents
• bestows
• donates
• hands over

boosts

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noun

plural of boost

1

as in supports

an act or instance of helping

she always liked to give struggling families in the neighborhood a boost

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supports
• assists
• help
• assistances
• lifts
• aids
• hands
• encouragements
• advice
• helping hands
• backings
• services
• legs up
• guidance
• abetments
• promotions
• facilitations
• advancements
• sponsorships
• furtherances
• attentions
• benefactions
• nurturances
• attendances
• patronages
• favors
• beneficences
• counsel
• care
• charities
• reliefs
• hand-holdings
• succors
• philanthropies
• assuagements
• palliations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindrances
• constraints
• restraints
• obstructions
• interferences
• inhibitions
• frustrations
• repressions
• discouragements
• deterrences

2

as in raises

something added (as by growth)

a sudden boost in sales

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• raises
• gains
• rises
• additions
• increments
• augmentations
• more
• supplements
• expansions
• accruals
• upticks
• pluses
• proliferations
• accretions
• step-ups
• accumulations
• addenda
• complements
• jumps
• spikes
• extensions
• continuations
• collections
• gatherings
• upturns
• appendixes
• accessions
• assemblages
• uptrends
• run-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• reductions
• declines
• falls
• losses
• decrements
• shrinkages
• depletions
• diminutions
• abatements
• deductions
• falloffs
• diminishments
• drop-offs
• step-downs
• subtractions

3

as in incentives

something that arouses action or activity

according to the President, a tax cut is just the boost that the economy needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incentives
• impetuses
• encouragements
• motivations
• spurs
• stimulants
• stimuli
• fuels
• catalysts
• goads
• causes
• reasons
• shots in the arm
• impulses
• yeasts
• momenta
• incitations
• inducements
• provocations
• incitements
• instigations
• sparks
• considerations
• invitations
• grounds
• motives
• antecedents
• catalyzers
• occasions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disincentives
• counterincentives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boosts

Verb

Overtime boosts the Sheriff’s Office budget Like most large county agencies, the Sheriff’s Office relies on overtime. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

The patented multi-panel high-rise waistband technology in the leggings boosts muscle memory in core, glutes, and spine for instant alignment, stability, support and pain relief. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Light at this frequency interacts with cells in a way that boosts cellular energy, potentially reducing inflammation to improve neural network connectivity. — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Feeding in fall boosts winter resilience and jumpstarts spring growth. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 11 Sep. 2026

Beyond health, direct cash support boosts local economies by creating jobs and stimulating spending. — Mona Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Addressing their basic needs by offering a host of services to all students and families — nearly 93% of children come from low-income households — is a priority that boosts attendance. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Huge price target boosts for refiners Marathon Petroleum ($405 from $321), Phillips 66 ($300 from $235) and Valero ($450 from $355) at UBS. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

In addition to hydrogen peroxide, these strips contain xylitol, which boosts saliva flow and neutralizes the acids in your mouth that can break down your enamel. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026

Noun

Underdog has no loyalty program, but users can receive promotional tokens, discounts or multiplier boosts instead of bonus bets. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2026

Sullivan saw that his ratings suffered as his competition enjoyed boosts from featuring the young singer. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

Musk’s public profile and statements have driven major valuation boosts in companies like Tesla and SpaceX, but Gibney argues his claims are often out of sync with facts or evidence. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Republicans and Democrats alike are getting boosts from being opposed to data centers. — Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

That money began flowing in during the second quarter, as retailers saw major boosts to their profits. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Claims about detox, immunity boosts, anti-aging and weight management draw much more skepticism from doctors. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

Claims that on-demand IV cocktails deliver detox, immunity boosts, anti-aging effects or weight management draw more skepticism from clinicians. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

There are a host of other incentives as well, from per diems to boosts to their retirement benefits. — Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026