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boosted

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbustɪd// UK //bˈuːstɪd// boost·ed

v. to make something stronger, faster, or more successful. You use this when you want to improve a situation or increase confidence.

v. to increase the strength, speed, or effectiveness of something; to raise morale or confidence.


SIMPLE

The new software update boosted the computer's speed.

CONTEXTUAL

The marketing campaign boosted sales by twenty percent in just one month.

COMPLEX

The unexpected victory boosted team morale, transforming their cautious approach into an aggressive offensive strategy for the remainder of the season.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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