#1 boost n. [encouragement] the act of giving hope or support to someone. wn
#2 boost v. [hike, hike up] increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents". wn
#3 boost v. give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy". wn
#4 boost n. [rise, hike, cost increase] an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates". wn
#5 boost v. [promote, advance, further, encourage] contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom". wn
vizzz