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

Plus, the formula boosts melanin synthesis to halt premature color loss. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

Joy gives you energy and boosts creativity and connection to yourself and others. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

This can lead to that afternoon pick-me-up cup that temporarily boosts energy. — Erin Hooker Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

That dual hub also boosts airport jobs and investment, helps keep fares competitive and provides more air service options than other single-hub airports. — Ray Lahood, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

The gold star ingredient is none other than hyaluronic acid, which boosts hydration and supports the skin barrier, giving your complexion a firming and plumping effect. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Her goal for the upcoming year is to construct a space that builds character, boosts student confidence, and fosters a strong sense of community. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 31 July 2026

By offering China critical surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities independent of Western systems, BeiDou also boosts Beijing in its ambition to shape international time standards. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

The expansion to 48 teams demonstrated that greater participation generates more opportunities, boosts the development of football, and turns the World Cup into a true global celebration. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Noun

That includes boosts from socialist Donavan McKinney, who is running for Michigan’s 13th District, and Will Lawrence, who cross-endorsed with el Sayed and is running for Michigan’s 7th District. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

While the Big Data + Panel tide raised pretty much every boat in the sports-TV waters, the year-to-year boosts notched by the likes of the NBA, NFL and NHL were likely a one-time phenomenon. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026

Increasing popularity and selling as many tickets as is possible boosts revenues; revenues can be used to reinvest in infrastructure and to make tournaments better in the ongoing arms race for supremacy between the four Grand Slams. — James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026

The Oura Ring education content emphasizes that first-thing sunlight suppresses melatonin and boosts cortisol. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

While clipping boosts awareness, tracking direct conversions remains a challenge, and both methods face disclosure risks, echoing past regulatory issues. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

But Gunther said there were idiosyncratic boosts, such as for event tickets and gambling with the World Cup. — Alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Both equilibrium and nonequilibrium thermodynamic computers receive continuous boosts of energy from thermal fluctuations, Whitelam explained. — Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026

But its new Penta Tandem panel tech delivers boosts in a few key areas, including HDR, brightness, and refresh rate. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026