Michelle Obama

There are definitely designers that I love, people I love to work with. And who they are as people matters. Are they good people? Do they treat their staff well? Do they treat my staff well? Are they young? Can I give them a boost? But when all of that is equal... is it cute?

American First Lady

Neil deGrasse Tyson

When you innovate, you create new industries that then boost your economy. And when you create new industries and that becomes part of your culture, your jobs can't go overseas because no one else has figured out how to do it yet.

American Scientist

Matt Bomer

Just being attached to 'Superman' actually gave a great boost to my career.

American Actor

Ram Nath Kovind

Demonetisation has boosted our efforts to build an honest society.

Indian Politician

Manuel Pellegrini

Cristiano's strength always gives the team a boost in every way.

Chilean Athlete

Vicky Kaushal

With every film, my confidence gets boosted; I feel motivated.

Indian Actor

Sowcar Janaki

Theatre worked as a big boost and improved my film career.

Indian Actress

Adrian Lewis

Winning the U.K. Open's a massive boost for my confidence.

English Athlete

Kemba Walker

I just have that extra boost in games. I don't know why.

American Athlete

Pepe

Playing collectively will boost our chances of winning.

Brazilian Athlete

Used to describe actions intended to improve financial conditions, often related to markets or countries.

Economic Context

'Boost' implies a beneficial increase, suggesting positive outcomes or enhancements.

Positive Connotation

As a noun, it often refers to a rise in morale or emotional state.

Emotional Lift

The effect or increase implied by 'boost' is usually short-term and not permanent.

Temporary Effect

Used to describe emotional encouragement or making someone feel better.

Emotional Support

Use in informal situations when talking about giving someone support or motivation.

Casual Encouragement

Implies physical help to move something/someone upwards; often informal.

Physical Assistance

The physical lifting sense of 'boost' is colloquial and used in casual conversation.

Informal Usage

In colloquial use, 'boost' can mean to steal, often used in informal contexts.

Slang for Theft

This meaning has a negative connotation and is associated with unlawful behavior.

Criminal Connotation

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 Caffeine can also boost positive feelings. In some neurons, the adenosine receptors are linked to receptors for another molecule called dopamine. One of dopamine's roles in the brain is to promote feelings of pleasure.

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Boost

To increase or improve something.

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An increase or improvement.

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To support or encourage.

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To lift or push something upwards from below.

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To steal something.

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Usage tips

Economic Context

Positive Connotation

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