perk

[pɜːk]

perk Definition

• 1. an advantage or benefit that is given to some people and not to others
• 2. to become more cheerful, lively, or interesting

Using perk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "perk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Free meals are one of the perks of the job.

• Example

  The company offers a range of perks to attract and retain staff.

• Example

  She perked up when she heard the good news.

• Example

  The coffee helped to perk me up.

perk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for perk

• benefit
• advantage
• privilege
• bonus
• reward

Antonyms for perk

• disadvantage
• drawback
• penalty

Phrases with perk

• perk up one's ears

  to start listening carefully because you have heard something interesting or important

  Example

  I perked up my ears when I heard them talking about my favorite band.

• perk up the conversation

  to make a conversation more interesting or lively

  Example

  He tried to perk up the conversation by telling a joke.

• perk up the room

  to make a room more attractive or comfortable

  Example

  She added some plants to perk up the room.

Origins of perk

shortened form of 'perquisite', from Latin 'perquisitum', meaning 'acquisition'

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Summary: perk in Brief

The term 'perk' [pɜːk] refers to an advantage or benefit given to some people, such as free meals at work. It can also mean to become more cheerful or lively, as in 'She perked up when she heard the good news.' Phrases like 'perk up one's ears' and 'perk up the conversation' denote attentiveness and liveliness, while 'perk up the room' means to make a space more attractive or comfortable.