Textual thesaurus for "boost"

(noun) encouragement

the act of giving hope or support to someone

(noun) hike, rise, cost increase

an increase in cost

they asked for a 10% rise in rates

(verb) supercharge, advance

increase or raise

boost the voltage in an electrical circuit

(verb) hike, hike up

increase

The landlord hiked up the rents

(verb) advance, encourage, further, promote

contribute to the progress or growth of

I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom