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boosted

|boost/ed|

/ˈbuːstɪd/

(boost)

increase or improve

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective	Adjective
boost	boosts	boosts	boosted	boosted	boosting	boosts	boosted	boostable

Etymology

Etymology Information

'boost' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bosten,' where 'bosten' meant 'to boast or praise.'

Historical Evolution

'bosten' transformed into the modern English word 'boost' through gradual changes in usage and meaning.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to boast or praise,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to increase or enhance.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'boost'.

The company boosted its sales last quarter.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41