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boost

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/buːst/ · boost

to increase or raise something.

Meanings

verbformal

to increase or raise something.

کسی چیز کو بڑھانا یا زیادہ کرنا۔

بڑھانا

barhana

Formal: فروغ دینا

Synonyms

increaseraiseenhanceبڑھانافروغ دینانمو دینا

Antonyms

decreasediminishreduceکم کرناگھٹانامخفف کرنا

Common Collocations

  • boost sales
  • boost performance
  • boost morale

Example Sentences

The company needs to boost its sales this quarter.

کمپنی کو اس سہ ماہی میں اپنی فروخت بڑھانے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Company ko is sah maahi mein apni farokht barhane ki zarurat hai.

We should boost the team's morale after the recent loss.

ہمیں حالیہ شکست کے بعد ٹیم کا حوصلہ بڑھانا چاہیے۔

Hamein halia shikast ke baad team ka hosla barhana chahiye.

They are looking for ways to boost productivity.

وہ پیداوری کو بڑھانے کے طریقے تلاش کر رہے ہیں۔

Woh paidawari ko barhane ke tareeqe talash kar rahe hain.

Easily Confused With

boast:While 'boost' means to increase or promote, 'boast' means to talk about something with pride.

Word Family

booster
nounبڑھانے والا
boosting
verbبڑھانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a boat being boosted up by the waves.

Visualize a rocket being launched into the sky.

📖 Etymology

Origin: unknown "boost" — to raise or increase

First known use: 1910

The word 'boost' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, possibly derived from the slang 'booster', meaning one who raises or improves.