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I UK [buːst] / US [bust] verb [transitive]
Word forms "boost":
present tense I/you/we/they boost he/she/it boosts present participle boosting past tense boosted past participle boosted

1) to help something to increase, improve, or become more successful

Their share price climbed again today, boosted by rising sales.

a drug that boosts serotonin levels in the body

an attempt to boost the minister's popularity

2) to make someone feel more positive or more confident

boost morale/confidence:

The change of management has boosted morale throughout the company.

3) to try to make people want to buy a product, visit a place etc, by talking about it publicly in a very positive way

4) boost or boost up to lift someone up, so that they can reach something that is high up

II UK [buːst] / US [bust] noun [countable, usually singular]
Word forms "boost":
singular boost plural boosts

1)

a) an action or event that helps something to increase, improve, or become more successful

The festival has been a major boost for the local economy.

b) an increase in the amount of something

boost in:

They are calling for a boost in the minimum wage.

2) something that helps you to feel more positive or more confident

give someone a boost:

Getting the job gave him a terrific boost.

boost for:

Victory tomorrow would be a much-needed boost for the national team.

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give someone a boost (up) — to lift someone up, so that they can reach something that is high up