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boost

Pronunciation: [buːst]

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Learn how to use boost in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

There was no boost in sales this month compared to last month.

Example

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.

Example

The bad comments did not boost her spirits at all.

Example

How can I boost my friend's confidence?

How to pronounce boost

Pronunciation: [buːst]

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