Synonyms for boosting


Grammar : Verb
Spell : boost
Phonetic Transcription : bust

Top 10 synonyms for boosting Other synonyms for the word boosting

Définition of boosting

Origin :
  • 1815, literal and figurative, American English, of unknown origin. Related: Boosted; boosting. As a noun by 1825.
  • verb further, improve
  • verb push, usually up
  • verb increase
Example sentences :
  • Somebody, the policeman probably, was boosting her from behind.
  • Extract from : « The Paliser case » by Edgar Saltus
  • What's your idea in boosting him by putting him next to a winning proposition?
  • Extract from : « Rival Pitchers of Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
  • "And that's all the thanks I get for boosting the old fund," said the Codfish to himself.
  • Extract from : « Frank Armstrong at College » by Matthew M. Colton
  • We are glad to see that you are boosting our magazine; thanks for your enthusiasm.
  • Extract from : « The Fantasy Fan December 1933 » by Charles D. Hornig
  • Yet what a fascination there is in boosting your own side up.
  • Extract from : « Camping » by Alexandra G. Lockwine
  • I guess society has landed you a few while I was boosting you over the outworks.
  • Extract from : « The Fighting Chance » by Robert W. Chambers
  • The thing that struck me most on my first visit to California was that boosting instinct.
  • Extract from : « The Californiacs » by Inez Haynes Irwin
  • Or else why didn't they have boosting night the same for all departments?
  • Extract from : « The Very Secret Agent » by Mari Wolf
  • By some trick or other, the Dunton people are boosting the stock again.
  • Extract from : « The Wreckers » by Francis Lynde
  • The wind, boosting him across the threshold, slammed the door after him.
  • Extract from : « Curlie Carson Listens In » by Roy J. Snell

Antonyms for boosting

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