n.
1.the act of giving hope or support to someone
2.an increase in cost
3.the act of giving an upward push boost v.
1.increase
2.give a boost to
3.contribute to the progress or growth of
4.increase or raise
5.push or shove upward, as if from below or behind
Idiom of the Day
hold out
to endure, to persist in one's efforts
The team was weak and could not hold out against the stronger team.