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boost

verb/buːst/ (BOOST)Level B2
boost meaning picture: A smiling teenager being lifted up by a friend to reach a mango on a tree branch
Picture meaning of “boost” — to help something increase or improve

to help something increase or improve

To boost something means to push it higher or make it stronger, like sales, confidence or energy.

boost meaning in Hindi

किसी चीज़ को बढ़ाने या बेहतर करने में मदद करना; बढ़ावा देना

किसी चीज़ को बूस्ट करना यानी उसे ऊपर धकेलना या मज़बूत बनाना, जैसे बिक्री, आत्मविश्वास या ऊर्जा।

Examples

  1. A cup of hot chai always boosts my energy in the afternoon.दोपहर में एक कप गरम चाय हमेशा मेरी ऊर्जा बढ़ा देती है।
  2. The government hopes the new scheme will boost exports of handicrafts.सरकार को उम्मीद है कि नई योजना हस्तशिल्प के निर्यात को बढ़ावा देगी।

Synonyms & antonyms

increaseraiseliftstrengthenreducelowerweaken

Memory trick

A friend gives you a BOOST over the wall: a strong push that lifts you higher.

💡 Did you know?

A short walk can boost your mood and energy. Doctors often recommend it as one of the simplest ways to feel better during a long workday.

Word origin

Unknown. The verb is first recorded 1815; the noun, 1825. Compare Scots boost ('to move; drive off; shoo away'), bost, boast ('to threaten; scold'), compare Middle English boosten, bosten ('to threaten'). Possible doublet of boast

Other meanings

noun something that helps a thing increase or improve

boost meaning in other languages

Hindi · हिन्दीकिसी चीज़ को बढ़ाने या बेहतर करने में मदद करना; बढ़ावा देना
Arabic · العربيةالمساعدة على زيادة شيء أو تحسينه؛ يعزّز
French · Françaisaider quelque chose à augmenter ou à s'améliorer ; stimuler, booster
Indonesian · Bahasa Indonesiamembantu sesuatu meningkat atau membaik; mendongkrak
Chinese · 中文帮助某事物增加或改善;提升,促进

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