BOOST

I. verb Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1801 transitive verb to push or shove up from below, increase , raise , to promote the cause or interests of ; plug , to raise the voltage of or across (an electric circuit), steal , shoplift , intransitive verb shoplift , see: lift II. noun Date: 1801 a push upward, an act that brings help or encouragement ; assist , an increase in amount