Antonyms for boost


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : boost
Phonetic Transcription : bust


Definition of boost

Origin :
  • 1815, literal and figurative, American English, of unknown origin. Related: Boosted; boosting. As a noun by 1825.
  • noun increase
  • noun encouragement
  • noun push, usually up
  • verb further, improve
  • verb push, usually up
  • verb increase
Example sentences :
  • Of course, I was expecting something—a boost in salary, or something like that.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Go easy on stakes because unless careful will boost the comein.
  • Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
  • And since I've left the San, I've looked forward to your letters to boost up my spirits.
  • Extract from : « The Straw » by Eugene O'Neill
  • In that case, we will have to turn in and88 give the fellow what you Americans call a boost.
  • Extract from : « Wayside Courtships » by Hamlin Garland
  • "Then you'll have to boost the buggy-wheels, that's all," answered Jim.
  • Extract from : « Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz » by L. Frank Baum
  • The little old Frenchy in the Parisian hand laundry gave us a boost, too.
  • Extract from : « Torchy and Vee » by Sewell Ford
  • The ten, I take it, is a retainer for me to boost the yachtin' enterprise.
  • Extract from : « Torchy and Vee » by Sewell Ford
  • For a consideration they will boost wealthy Climbers into Society.
  • Extract from : « The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII (of X) » by Various
  • Hold on a minute, Patrick; just boost me over to the sofa, while you're about it.
  • Extract from : « Teddy: Her Book » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • “Got to boost her, boys, to protect Bill,” he explained as his raise went in.
  • Extract from : « Crooked Trails and Straight » by William MacLeod Raine

Synonyms for boost

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