boost
gb/bˈust/ us/bˈust/
B1
English
~ 4900
növel, fellendít, javít, lökés, lendület, lenyúl, elemel, ellop
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to boost [something]
The company launched a new ad campaign to boost sales.
A vállalat új reklámkampányt indított az eladások növelésére.
A good night’s sleep can boost your energy levels.
Egy kiadós éjszakai alvás növelheti az energiaszintedet.
The coach gave a speech to boost the team’s morale.
Adding fertilizer will boost the growth of the plants.
Regular exercise can boost your immune system.
Learner examples
I drink coffee to boost my energy.
Kávét iszom, hogy növeljem az energiaszintemet.
They made a plan to boost sales.
Tervet készítettek az eladások növelésére.
The teacher tried to boost our confidence.
We need to boost the speed of the internet.
Music can boost my mood.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'boost' with 'boast'. 'Boost' means to increase, while 'boast' means to talk with pride about something.
Meaning
Increase or improve something
Collocations
boost sales
|boost confidence
|boost performance
|boost energy
|boost morale
Synonyms
increase (A general term for making something larger in amount or number; 'boost' often implies a quick or intentional increase.)
Antonyms
reduce (Means to make something smaller or less; opposite of increasing or improving.)
Themes
business
|technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
To make something bigger, better, or stronger.
To make something grow stronger, better, or more effective.
NOUN
B1
2
Winning the award gave her a big boost in confidence.
A díj elnyerése nagy lökést adott az önbizalmának.
The new funding is a welcome boost for the project.
Az új finanszírozás örvendetes lendületet ad a projektnek.
Tourism received a boost after the new airport opened.
His kind words were a real boost to my morale.
Learner examples
The gift was a big boost to my mood.
Az ajándék nagyon feldobta a hangulatomat.
The new job gave him a boost in confidence.
Az új állás nagy lökést adott az önbizalmának.
This medicine gives a boost to your health.
The bonus was a nice boost for us.
Meaning
An increase or improvement
Collocations
a big boost
|a morale boost
|a confidence boost
|a sales boost
Synonyms
increase (A general rise in amount; 'boost' often implies a helpful or needed increase.)
Antonyms
decline (A decrease or worsening of something.)
Themes
business
|daily life
|sports
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
Something that helps make something better or stronger.
An act or event that makes something better, stronger, or greater.
VERB
C1
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to boost [something] from [place]
He was caught trying to boost a pair of sneakers from the shop.
Rajtakapták, miközben megpróbált lenyúlni egy pár sportcipőt a boltból.
They boosted a car and drove away.
Elkötöttek egy autót, és elhajtottak vele.
She got arrested for boosting clothes from the mall.
Learner examples
He tried to boost a phone from the store.
Megpróbált lenyúlni egy telefont a boltból.
They boosted a car last night.
Tegnap este elkötöttek egy autót.
She was caught boosting candy from the shop.
Meaning
Steal something (informal)
Collocations
boost cars
|boost clothes
Synonyms
steal (A more general term for taking illegally; 'boost' is slang and often refers to shoplifting or car theft.)
Antonyms
return (To give back something taken.)
Themes
crime
|law
|daily_life
|business
Definition
To take something that does not belong to you.
(Informal) To steal something, especially from a store.
Grammar
Dictionary form
boost
IPA
GB/bˈust/
US/bˈust/
Syllables & stress
boost (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (boost)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: boost
- Plural: boost, boosts
Verb
- Base: boost
- 3rd Person Singular: boosts
- Present Participle: boosting
- Past: boosted
Word family
Forms
boosts
noun
boosting
verb
boosted
verb
Core family
booster
noun
Expressions
a boost for morale
1/ə bˈust fɚ mɚˈæl/
fixed phrase
Improvement in confidence and spirit
Something that makes people feel happier and more confident.
Examples
- The victory was a huge boost for morale in the office.
- Free snacks can be a small but welcome boost for morale.
boost sales
1/bˈust sˈeɪlz/
fixed phrase
Increase product sales numbers
To help sell more products.
Examples
- The discount is designed to boost sales.
- They launched an ad campaign to boost sales before Christmas.
give a boost
1/ɡˈɪv ə bˈust/
fixed phrase
Help improve or increase something
To help make something better, stronger, or more successful.
Examples
- This new policy will give a boost to small businesses.
- A short break can give your productivity a boost.
boost someone's confidence
1/bˈust sˈʌmwˌʌnz kˈɑnfədəns/
fixed phrase
Increase someone's confidence
To help someone believe in themselves more.
Examples
- Her kind words really boosted my confidence before the interview.
- Winning the competition boosted his confidence.
boost someone's confidence
2/bˈust sˈʌmwˌʌnz kˈɑnfədəns/
fixed phrase
increase self-assurance
To make someone feel more sure about what they can do.
Examples
- The teacher's kind words really boosted my confidence.
- Scoring early in the game boosted the team's confidence.