Definition of boosts

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • boosts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • boosts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • boosts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of boosts


  • an increase in cost (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cost increase
    2. hike
    3. rise
  • the act of giving hope or support to someone (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. encouragement
  • increase or raise (verb)

    Examples

    1. boost the voltage in an electrical circuit

    Synonyms

    1. advance
    2. supercharge
  • increase (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. hike
    2. hike up
  • contribute to the progress or growth of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. advance
    2. encourage
    3. further
    4. promote
  • give a boost to; be beneficial to (verb)

    Examples

    1. The tax cut will boost the economy
  • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind (verb)

    Examples

    1. The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption
  • the act of giving a push (noun)

    Examples

    1. he gave her a boost over the fence

See definition of boosts in Merriam Webster