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

Technology created by space companies boosts Florida’s economic development in other ways, too. — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Mineral-rich thermal spring water calms skin, while glycerin boosts hydration and supports the skin barrier—a big deal, since an impaired barrier leaves skin more vulnerable to moisture loss and irritation. — Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026

The spa There are treatment rooms for a variety of massages, facials, and indulgences based on Wei Qi, a concept rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that boosts the body’s defenses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

The 180-degree is your typical straight screwdriver mode, while the 90-degree improves your grip and boosts torque for tougher jobs. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

Adding berries to yogurt boosts the fiber and antioxidant content. — Brianna Tobritzhofer, HEALTH, 21 Oct. 2026

That boosts the total number of essential workers to about 4,400. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Von Tobel pointed to businesses such as Hill House Home, founded by Nell Diamond, and beauty brand Saie, founded by Laney Crowell, as examples where a company’s growth is closely tied to founders whose personal influence boosts business growth. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

This simple redesign boosts capacity without increasing the cable’s physical size or power needs. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Noun

Oftentimes, there are promotional odds boosts or welcome bonuses that are only available for the Super Bowl. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Simple tilt fix Researchers found that tilting a cell relative to gravity boosts performance. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

Its exclusive coverage of the wild card round (which aired on ESPN and ABC from 2022 to ’25) will deliver boosts to the broadcast network and streaming flagship Peacock. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

This product reduces frizz, boosts shine, and protects against heat damage from blow-drying and curling. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026