BOOSTS Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word boosts. (close relations)
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augments | verbv | |||||||
verb • enlarge or increase • grow or intensify | ||||||||
elevates | verbv | |||||||
verb • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • raise from a lower to a higher position • raise in rank or condition | ||||||||
enhances | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||||
improves | verbv | |||||||
verb • to make better • get better | ||||||||
increases | verbv | |||||||
noun • a quantity that is added • a change resulting in an increase • a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important • the amount by which something increases • the act of increasing something verb • become bigger or greater in amount • make bigger or more | ||||||||
raises | verbv | |||||||
noun • the amount a salary is increased • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) • the act of raising something verb • raise the level or amount of something • raise from a lower to a higher position • cause to be heard or known; express or utter • collect funds for a specific purpose • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques • look after a child until it is an adult • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic • move upwards • construct, build, or erect • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise • raise in rank or condition • increase the level of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • cause to puff up with a leaven • bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level • bet more than the previous player • cause to assemble or enlist in military • put forward for consideration or discussion • pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth • activate or stir up • establish radio communications with • multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 • bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project • invigorate or heighten • put an end to • cause to become alive again • register formally as a participant or member | ||||||||
strengthens | verbv | |||||||
verb • make strong or stronger • gain strength • give a healthy elasticity to | ||||||||
uplifts | verbv | |||||||
noun • (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) • a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts verb • fill with high spirits; fill with optimism • lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces • lift up or elevate | ||||||||
advance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movement forward • a change for the better; progress in development • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • an amount paid before it is earned • increase in price or value adjective satellite • being ahead of time or need • situated ahead or going before verb • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • bring forward for consideration or acceptance • increase or raise • contribute to the progress or growth of • cause to move forward • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • develop in a positive way • develop further • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • pay in advance • move forward • rise in rate or price | ||||||||
hike | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure • an increase in cost • the amount a salary is increased verb • increase • walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise | ||||||||
encourage | verbv | |||||||
verb • contribute to the progress or growth of • inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to • spur on | ||||||||
encouragement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the expression of approval and support • the act of giving hope or support to someone • the feeling of being encouraged | ||||||||
further | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) • in addition or furthermore • to or at a greater distance in time or space (`farther' is used more frequently than `further' in this physical sense) adjective satellite • more distant in especially degree verb • promote the growth of • contribute to the progress or growth of | ||||||||
promote | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • contribute to the progress or growth of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • be changed for a superior chess or checker piece • change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent | ||||||||
rise | verbv | |||||||
noun • a growth in strength or number or importance • the act of changing location in an upward direction • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • a movement upward; rise above the ground • the amount a salary is increased • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground • (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • an increase in cost • increase in price or value verb • move upward • increase in value or to a higher point • rise to one's feet • rise up • come to the surface • come into existence; take on form or shape • move to a better position in life or to a better job • go up or advance • become more extreme • get up and out of bed • rise in rank or status • become heartened or elated • exert oneself to meet a challenge • take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance • increase in volume • come up, of celestial bodies • return from the dead | ||||||||
supercharge | verbv | |||||||
verb • increase or raise • increase the pressure on a gas or liquid | ||||||||
cost increase | nounn | |||||||
noun • an increase in cost | ||||||||
hike up | verbv | |||||||
verb • pull up • increase |