booster

Rocket's first stage

A booster is something that increases or amplifies.

A booster shot reinforces immunity from an earlier vaccination.

A booster seat raises a child to proper height.

A booster rocket provides extra thrust at launch.

A booster can also be an enthusiastic supporter: community boosters, team boosters.

In slang, a booster is a shoplifter, especially one who steals for resale.

vaccine

shot

Quick liquor serving

injection · immunity · antibodies · vaccination · inoculation · COVID · flu · tetanus · reminder · interval

rocket

propulsion

Force driving movement forward

liftoff · ignition · engine · burn · payload · orbit · spacecraft · shuttle · nozzle · velocity

energy

caffeine

Methylxanthine stimulant compound

stimulant · glucose · metabolism · stamina · vitality · endurance · hydration · electrolytes · protein · revitalize

amplifier

signal

Message-conveying cue

  • gainPositive return received
  • antennaBroadcast signal receiver
  • receiverOne who accepts transmission

amplification · transmitter · range · Wi-Fi · cellular · broadcast · frequency · repeater · reception · router

support

advocate

Public cause supporter

enthusiast · backer · supporter · cheerleader · donor · fundraiser · alumni · patron · volunteer · ambassador

morale

encouragement

Support spurring continued effort

enthusiasm · optimism · inspiration · teamwork · camaraderie · unity · empowerment · uplift · positivity

seat

child

Person before puberty

cushion · highchair · elevation · harness · restraint · convertible · portable · infant

Categories
Opposites
support and advocacy

boosterdetractor

One who diminishes

critic · opponent · antagonist · adversary · foe

effect on quantity or intensity

boostersuppressor

Device that inhibits output

inhibitor · reducer · dampener · diminisher · attenuator

rocket propulsion staging

boostermain engine

Central propulsion system

sustainer · payload

Phrases
Family

boost, boosting, boosted, boosts, boosters, boosterish, booster shot, booster shots, booster seat

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G