boost
Cross references: 1. lift 1. boost \'bu:st\ vt [origin unknown] 1: to push or shove up from below 2a: INCREASE, RAISE 2b: ASSIST, PROMOTE {~ morale} 3: to promote the cause or interests of : PLUG 4: to increase in force, pressure, or amount; esp : to raise the v oltage of or across (an electric circuit) 2. boost n 1: a push upwards 2: an increase in amount 3: an act that brings help or encouragement