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English noun: perk

1. perk (possession) an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)


SamplesA limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job.


Synonymsfringe benefit, perquisite


Broader (hypernym)benefit


Narrower (hyponym)apanage, appanage, backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire, tip


English verb: perk

1. perk (body) gain or regain energy


SamplesI picked up after a nap.


Synonymsgain vigor, percolate, perk up, pick up


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)convalesce, recover, recuperate









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