perk

To perk up is to make something more cheerful or enjoyable. When you perk up someone's day, you make them feel better.

  • The flowers perk up the room with their beautiful colors.

  • The speaker tried to perk up the audience with some humorous remarks.

Definition of perk

noun

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

Synonyms:

fringe benefit, perquisite

verb

gain or regain energy

Synonyms:

gain vigor, percolate, perk up, pick up

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Example Sentences for perk

  • 1

    Perks is notable as an environmentalist.

  • 2

    The role is a responsibility, not a perk.

  • 3

    At the top of the masthead, the perks are perkier.

  • 4

    Inspirational leadership is the ultimate perk.

  • 5

    That would be a nice perk of this work.

  • 6

    This was a 'perk' of the job and a right of the baker.

  • 7

    Franking is a very minor perk of office.

  • 8

    Get the perk back into your hair.

  • 9

    It does perk one up to be noticed.

  • 10

    The military decorations were the perks of the officers.