Inflate vs Boost - What's the difference?
inflate | boost |
To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
* J. Scott of Amwell
To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
(figurative) To swell; to puff up.
* Tennyson
To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.
A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.
(automotive engineering) A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.
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.
(slang) To steal.
To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve.
As verbs the difference between inflate and boost
is that inflate is to enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally while boost is 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.As a noun boost is
a push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.inflate
English
Verb
(inflat)- You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.
- When passion's tumults in the bosom rise, / Inflate the features, and enrage the eyes.
- The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.
- to inflate somebody with pride or vanity
- Inflate themselves with some insane delight.