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junket

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of junket

a short trip for pleasure
  • We took a junket to the city for some sightseeing and shopping.
Synonyms of junket

excursion, jaunt, outing, ramble, sally, spin
Words Related to junket

journey, travel(s), voyage

circuit, tour

expedition, odyssey, safari

detour

hike, peregrination, trek, walk

pilgrimage

junket

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of junket

to entertain with a fancy meal
  • a lobbyist who regularly junkets politicians who are friendly toward the oil industry
Synonyms of junket

banquet, dine, feast, regale
Words Related to junket

board, cater, feed, provision

fete (or fête), honor, recognize

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