Boast vs. Boost

Boast vs. Boost — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Boast and Boost

Boastnoun

A brag; ostentatious positive appraisal of oneself.

Boostnoun

A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.

Boastnoun

Something that one brags about.

It was his regular boast that he could eat two full English breakfasts in one sitting.

Boostnoun

Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.

The controversy gave a boost to the author's sales.

Boastnoun

(squash) A shot where the ball is driven off a side wall and then strikes the front wall.

Boostnoun

(automotive engineering) A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.

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Boastverb

(intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.

Boostverb

(transitive) To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.

Boastverb

(transitive) To speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol.

Boostverb

To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.

This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election.

Boastverb

(obsolete) To speak in exulting language of another; to glory; to exult.

Boostverb

To steal.

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Boastverb

(squash) To play a boast shot.

Boostverb

To jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that won't start.

Boastverb

(ergative) To possess something special.

The hotel boasts one of the best views of the sea.His family boasted a famous name.

Boostverb

To give a booster shot to.

Boastnoun

speaking of yourself in superlatives

Boostverb

To amplify; to signal boost.

Boastverb

show off

Boostnoun

the act of giving hope or support to someone

Boastverb

wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner;

she was sporting a new hat

Boostnoun

an increase in cost;

they asked for a 10% rise in rates

Boostnoun

the act of giving an upward push;

he gave her a boost over the fence

Boostverb

increase;

The landlord hiked up the rents

Boostverb

give a boost to; be beneficial to;

The tax cut will boost the economy

Boostverb

contribute to the progress or growth of;

I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom

Boostverb

increase or raise;

boost the voltage in an electrical circuit

Boostverb

push or shove upward, as if from below or behind;

The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption