boost

To boost is defined as to raise, push higher, increase or promote.

(verb)

An example of to boost is a man lifting a woman onto his shoulders.

See boost in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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transitive verb

to raise by or as by a push from behind or below; push up
to urge others to support; promote: to boost a program
to make higher or greater; increase in amount, power, etc.: to boost taxes, boost electric current
Slang to steal; esp., to shoplift

Origin: < ?

intransitive verb

Slang to steal; esp., to shoplift

noun

See boost in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb boost·ed, boost·ing, boosts

verb, transitive

To raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below. See Synonyms at lift.
a. To increase; raise: boost prices; efforts to boost participation in the program.
b. To assist in further development or progress: a bill intended to boost local charities.
To stir up enthusiasm for; promote vigorously: boosted their school with rallies and fund drives.
Electricity To increase the voltage of (a circuit).
Slang To steal or rob, especially by shoplifting or pickpocketing.