History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
boost

(to cause) an increase in the value, reputation, strength, of (something)

increase

hold-up

a delay; an instance of stopping and stealing from a person, vehicle etc

increase in salary or position

increase

(an amount as the result of) increasing; to become greater in size, number, degree etc

addition, growth

raise

to move, lift, (a part of the body, thing etc) from a low(er) to a high(er) level; to increase (something) in amount, extent etc; (especially US) an increase in wages or salary

increase in salary or position

rise

a small hill; upward slope; an increase (in value, temperature etc); a progress (in development)

increase, improvement

STEP-UP as in Wiktionary
STEP-UP as in Wikipedia