boost
verb (used with object)
to lift or raise by pushing from behind or below.
boosted
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past participleof boost.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof boost.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
boostverb (used with object)to lift or raise by pushing from behind or below.
Example Sentences
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Mary Coleman comes in at prop as a result, while England are boosted by captain Jodie Cunningham overcoming an ear injury suffered last week to be named on the bench.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
The reading was boosted by a 2.3 percent rise in exports, "led by semiconductors, machinery and electrical equipment", the BOK said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
While AstraZeneca had been working on the field for a while, its 2019 partnership with Daiichi for cancer drug Enhertu boosted its efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Instead, consumer spending picked up and businesses boosted investment.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
It instilled a spirit of defiance and radicalism among the people, broke the fear of prison, and boosted the popularity and influence of the NIC and TIC.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
