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The correct spelling is boosting.

How to pronounce boosting

verb

Say it like: Boo-sti-ng

The correct spelling is boosting. To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up. For example: "This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election."

Usage Examples

This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
  2. 2.(by extension) To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.
  3. 3.To steal.
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.To give a booster shot to.

noun

  1. 1.The act or process by which something is boosted.

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