boost-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: increase, raise or improve something

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 BOOST NP2

Examples:
She wore platforms that boosted her 4-foot-11-inch frame to over 5 feet.
The landlord has boosted the rent.
We are taking measures to boost productivity.
Some designs boost the voltage to approximately 4.3V.
The tax cuts will boost the economy.
The bill is intended to boost local charity.
He made efforts to boost participation in the program.
They boosted their school with rallies and fund drives.
It really boosted her confidence.
The movie boosted her career when it became a box office hit in Hong Kong.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: boost.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4

Sense Number 2: push something or somebody up

Commentary: Includes: BOOST UP

Examples:
The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraption.
He boosted me up into his gas truck, and we headed out to farms.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
boost_up 1

Sense Number 3: steal or pickpocket

Commentary: Usage: slang

Examples:
So I thought about how if a jewel thief boosted a big honkin' diamond.
Have you ever boosted a store before?

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM