boost

a boost in exports.

a boost to my ego.

a big boost in salary.

a boost to our spirits

This will be a great boost to the economy.

a range of measures to boost tourism.

a golden opportunity to boost foreign trade.

boosted the child into the saddle;

He boosts of his ancestry.

boost a person over a fence

A sincere compliment boosts one's morale.

The rocket boosts the astronaut into space.

boost prices; efforts to boost participation in the program.

A stout tailwind was giving a friendly boost.

he'd had his wallet boosted in a bar.

price cuts failed to boost sales.

boost morale. See also Synonyms at steal

an advertising program to boost local products abroad

a bill intended to boost local charities.

boosted their school with rallies and fund drives.