CEFR B2

booster

noun

Meaning

A thing that helps to improve or increase something, often by providing additional power, support, or encouragement.

Examples

The government introduced new policies as an economic booster to stimulate growth.
After a long illness, the vitamin supplement acted as a much-needed booster for her immune system.

Synonyms: enhancer, stimulant, catalyst, impetus

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booster (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːstər/

Definition

A thing that helps to improve or increase something, often by providing additional power, support, or encouragement.

Examples

The government introduced new policies as an economic booster to stimulate growth.
After a long illness, the vitamin supplement acted as a much-needed booster for her immune system.
The coach's encouraging words were a real morale booster for the team before the final match.

How to Use booster

a booster for (prepositional phrase): Something that provides support or improvement to something else. — "This new policy is intended as a booster for the local economy."
booster shot (collocation): An additional dose of a vaccine. — "Have you had your annual flu booster shot yet?"

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