One Word Alternative for "Increase Productivity"

Question

Is there a single English word (preferably a verb) which can replace the phrase "increase productivity" or "increase your productivity"?

Answer 1

Check the synonyms of augment, to find words like "grow", "inflate", and "boost" - and more which will be helpful.

I'd also recommend "goose" and "burgeoning".

Answer 2

In ascending order of ridiculousness and literary opacity, here are some suggestions:

We need a hike (def 5).

We need a step-up.

We need a goose (def 6), or we need to goose-up production.

We need some burgeoning here.

We need some waxing (a pun which alludes simultaneously to waxing as a transitive verb - to wax the competition, and an intransitive verb as in the waxing and waning of the moon). Obviously most people will think of body hair removal, but I can't help it if the English language allows these connections to be made, now, can I?

Answer 3

We need a hike IN productivity.

We need to step up productivity (a step-up in productivity).

"Goose" is a problematic word because it calls to mind pinching someone's bottom: unintended connotative association.

Saying that "we need some waxing" sounds sort of ridiculous for anyone who reads books. It's the wrong connotation entirely. These words aren't used this way.