boost
Pronunciation: [buːst]
Word
Context: "improvement"
(verb) to make something better or stronger. When you boost something, like your mood or your energy, you help it feel good or increase how much of it there is.
Example
The sunny weather really boosted my spirits today.
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Sitting around all day didn’t boost my motivation at all.
Example
What can we do to boost our team's performance?
Context: "improvement"
(noun) an increase or improvement in something. For example, if you get a boost in your grades, it means your grades have gone up and are better than before.
Example
Her extra studying gave her a boost in her math score.
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There was no boost in sales this month compared to last month.
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Can we see a boost in our performance after the training?
Context: "encouragement"
(verb) to give someone more confidence or encouragement. When you boost someone, you help them feel more sure and positive about themselves.
Example
He gave her a compliment to boost her confidence before the big game.
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The bad comments did not boost her spirits at all.
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How can I boost my friend's confidence?
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