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Pressurize vs Boost - What's the difference?

pressurize | boost |

As verbs the difference between pressurize and boost

is that pressurize is to put pressure on; to put under pressure 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.

pressurize

English

Alternative forms

* pressurise

Verb

(pressuriz)
  • To put pressure on; to put under pressure.

    • boost

    English

    (Boost)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • 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.

    • Derived terms

    * battery booster * booster * boosterism

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • 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.

    • Anagrams

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