boost

Noun

the act of giving hope or support to someone

Noun

an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"

Noun

the act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence"

Verb

increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents"

Verb

give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy"

Verb

contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

Verb

increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"

Verb

push or shove upward, as if from below or behind; "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"