boost

boost has 10 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 5.

Definitions

• v. i.. To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.
• n.. A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.
• n.. the act of giving hope or support to someone
• n.. the act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence"
• n.. an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
• v.. give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy"
• v.. increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
• v.. push or shove upward, as if from below or behind; "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"
• v.. increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents"
• v.. contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"