1. boost - Noun
2. boost - Verb
To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.
A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.
Source: Webster's dictionaryOutstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves it s amazing what they can accomplish. Sam Walton
Thank you for leaving us alone but giving us enough attention to boost our egos. Mick Jagger
I'll tell you, I think that the Internet has provided an enormous boost to film criticism by giving people an opportunity to self publish or to find sites that are friendly. Roger Ebert
In the scope of a happy life, a messy desk or an overstuffed coat closet is a trivial thing, yet I find - and I hear from other people that they agree - that getting rid of clutter gives a disproportionate boost to happiness. Gretchen Rubin
One way to boost our will power and focus is to manage our distractions instead of letting them manage us. Daniel Goleman
The best way to boost the economy is to redistribute wealth downward, as poorer people tend to spend a higher proportion of their income. Ha-Joon Chang