boost

(noun) the act of giving hope or support to someone. Synonyms: encouragement.

(noun) an increase in cost. Synonyms: rise, hike, cost increase. Examples: "They asked for a 10% rise in rates."

(noun) the act of giving a push. Examples: "He gave her a boost over the fence."

(verb) increase. Synonyms: hike, hike up. Examples: "The landlord hiked up the rents."

(verb) give a boost to; be beneficial to. Examples: "The tax cut will boost the economy."

(verb) contribute to the progress or growth of. Synonyms: promote, advance, further, encourage. Examples: "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom."

(verb) increase or raise. Synonyms: advance, supercharge. Examples: "Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit."

(verb) push or shove upward, as if from below or behind. Examples: "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption."