boosting
ˈbuːstɪŋ
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Definition of boosting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
generalthe act of making something increase or improve
  • Boosting sales is important for the company.
2.
helpthe act of giving support or encouragement
  • Her boosting of the team raised everyone's spirits.

Adjective

1.
supportiveproviding support or encouragement
  • Her boosting words helped him regain confidence.
encouraging supportive uplifting
2.
enhancingproviding an increase or improvement
  • The boosting effect of the new policy was evident.
amplifying augmenting enhancing
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lifting the morale of a group or person
The coach gave a morale-boosting speech before the game.

Origin of boosting

Middle English, boosten (to boast)

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psychology
boosting someone's self-esteem through compliments
boosting
providing an initial boost
beverage
drink boosting energy or mood
retail
cash reward for retailers boosting product sales
marketing
marketing activities aimed at boosting product sales
science
scientific tool boosting charged particles' energy
ego boosting
boost someone's ego with praise
physical help
help someone climb by boosting them up

Examples of boosting in a sentence

  • Signal boosting in the tunnel improved reception for commuters.
  • His boosting of junior staff helped them speak up in meetings.
  • The coach’s boosting of her confidence changed how she played.
  • Signal boosting improved coverage in the basement office.
  • Pressure boosting kept the sprinkler system within its required operating range.
  • Boosting combined many weak learners into a stronger classifier.

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  1. French:stimulation, stimulant, ...
  2. German:Steigern, aufmunternd, ...
  3. Italian:potenziamento, incoraggiante, ...
  4. Spanish:impulso, alentador, ...
  5. Portuguese:impulso, encorajador, ...
  6. Chinese:提升, 鼓舞人心的, ...
  7. Japanese:促進, 励ましの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْزِيز, مُشَجِّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיזוּק, מְעוֹדֵד, ...
  10. Russian:повышение, поддерживающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підвищення, підтримуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:वृद्धि, सहायक, ...
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Definition of boost - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
increaseincrease the strength or value of
  • The new policy will boost the economy significantly..
amplify enhance
2.
technologyTECH.increase the strength of a signal for better receptionTECH.
  • The device boosts the signal for better reception.
amplify enhance

Noun

1.
help supporthelp that makes something stronger or more effective
  • The team got a boost from the new coach.
aid assistance
2.
marketingpublicity campaign or promotion
  • The product launch included a big boost.
promotion publicity drive
3.
automotiveTECH.positive intake manifold pressure in turbocharged carsTECH.
  • The car's boost improved its acceleration.
overboost
4.
climbingpush from behind to help climb
  • He gave her a boost over the wall.
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lift someone or something up physically
Can you give a boost so I can reach the shelf?
lift someone up physically
He gave her a boost to reach the top shelf.
increase the confidence and enthusiasm of a group
The manager's speech helped boost morale among the team.
make someone feel more confident or proud
Her compliment really helped to boost his ego.
praise or success that raises self-esteem
Winning the award was a huge ego boost.
make someone feel more confident or positive
Her kind words helped boost his morale.

Origin of boost

Middle English, bosten (to boast)

Examples of boost in a sentence

  • Regular exercise can boost your energy levels.
  • The technician can boost the Wi-Fi signal easily.
  • They used a special app to boost the audio volume.
  • They boosted the child onto the horse.
  • The coach boosted the player to reach the high shelf.
  • The coach's pep talk boosted the team's morale.

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  1. French:booster, relance, ...
  2. German:ankurbeln, Schub, ...
  3. Italian:aumentare, slancio, ...
  4. Spanish:impulsar, impulso, ...
  5. Portuguese:impulsionar, impulso, ...
  6. Chinese:促进, 宣传活动, ...
  7. Japanese:強化する, 後押し, ...
  8. Arabic:عَزَّزَ, دَعْم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַגְבִּיר, דְּחִיפָה, ...
  10. Russian:повышать, поддержка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підвищувати, підтримка, ...
  12. Hindi:बढ़ावा देना, बूस्ट, ...
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