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perk¹ Definition

perk (pʉrk)

transitive verb

  1. to raise (the head, ears, etc.) briskly or spiritedly: often with up
  2. to make jaunty or smart in appearance: often with up or out
  3. to give or restore freshness, vivacity, etc. to: usually with up

Etymology: ME perken < ? NormFr perquer, var. of OFr percher, perch

intransitive verb

  1. to lift one's head, straighten one's posture, etc. jauntily
  2. to become lively or animated; esp., to recover one's spirits: with up

adjective

Now Rare perky

perk² Definition

perk (pʉrk)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

Informal percolate

perk³ Definition

perk (pʉrk)

noun

Informal perquisite

perk Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enjoy: Ms Hefner defended some of the perks enjoyed by her father, who is the chief creative officer of the business.
  • offer: In practice this means offering payment to the volunteer other than exact payment of expenses or offering some perks.
  • get: They become respected within the church and get perks, kudos and esteem from the church leaders.
  • include: It includes salaries and bonuses but does not include non-monetary perks such as benefits in kind.

Adjective modifier

  • usual: Along with the usual perks, they may also throw in a relocation bonus to help make the transition into working life smoother.
  • few: A few perks, possibly even some share options.
  • various: Some accounts come as package deals offering various perks - travel or health insurance, free foreign exchange transactions.
  • other: There are also many other perks provided with the job.
  • little: The Deluxe Edition DVD is a two-disc set with all sorts of fun little perks.
  • many: There are many perks to working for a large organization.

Modifying Another Word

  • suddenly: Why should a bloody radiator suddenly perk up and decide to be the center of attention?
  • really: Keep going with those stories they really perk me up.
  • only: This is almost the only perk we have left!
  • up: The only time he perks up is when he is going out or watching the stupid football.

Noun used with modifier

  • shareholder: This not only is a unique gift but also entitles the owner to shareholder perks, benefits and even dividends.
  • tax: Being salaried means that associates can't get the same tax perks that other non-principals can.
  • job: Job perks: Feeling good about what I am doing.

Particle object:

bit: When she began to perk up a bit, I asked her what she had experienced shortly before feeling faint.

Used with adjective complement

do: Seen from the side or from below, they really do perk up a room.

Preposition: of

job: There must be some perks of the job, right?

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