The Clue
Up (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BOOST
Tags
Notes
The answer BOOST is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.
Related Clues
Acceleration
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Encouragement
Hike
Hoist
Hype
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Promote
Publicize
Raise
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Shot in the arm
Spirits lifter
Support a candidate
Thump the tub for
Upward shove
Give a leg up
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Definition
BOOST as a noun:
1. (boost, encouragement) = the act of giving hope or support to someone
2. (rise, boost, hike, cost increase) = an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
3. the act of giving a push; "he gave her a boost over the fence"
BOOST as a verb:
1. (hike, hike up, boost) = increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents"
2. give a boost to; be beneficial to; "The tax cut will boost the economy"
3. (promote, advance, boost, further, encourage) = contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
4. (boost, advance, supercharge) = increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
5. push or shove upward, as if from below or behind; "The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption"