Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An increase or improvement in something, often assisting or supporting as it develops or moves forward
Boost
/buːst/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He needs a boost of energy.That speech gave everyone a boost of confidence.
Etymology:
Derived from Scots and northern English dialect, possibly influenced by the word boose or Middle English bost, meaning help or profit, historically used in the 18th century.
Usage Statistics:
17 mentions per 1 million words 
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