Synonyms for

Boosting

Verb / ˈbu:stɪŋ / Another word for boosting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To increase or improve something; to give a push or lift

Synonyms & similar words

encourage boost further hike hikeup advance supercharge promote improve enhance elevate augment amplify increase stimulate advance uplift promote raise escalate intensify heighten strengthen fortify reinforce revitalize rejuvenate refresh

Synonyms by register

Formal

enhancing augmenting amplifying increasing elevating

Informal

upping sprucing up giving a leg up pepping up

Literary

uplifting exalting propelling

Antonyms

hindering impeding discouraging weakening reducing diminishing suppressing

Common collocations

  • boosting sales
  • boosting morale
  • boosting the economy
  • boosting performance
  • boosting confidence
  • boosting growth
  • boosting revenue
  • boosting engagement

Word family

noun boost
verb boost
adjective boosted

Usage note

Often used in business and marketing contexts to describe an increase or improvement. Can also refer to providing support or encouragement.

Example sentences

  1. She is boosting her grades by studying hard every day.
  2. The new product is boosting the company's profits.
  3. The coach is boosting the team's morale with his motivational speeches.
  4. He is boosting his fitness by going to the gym regularly.

Quotes

  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. - Paulo Coelho

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