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perquisite

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Synonyms and Antonyms of perquisite

1 a small sum of money given for a service over and above what is due

give the movers a perquisite if they do a good job

Synonyms of perquisite

Words Related to perquisite

donation, gift, lagniappe, largesse (also largess), present

bonus, favor, reward

contribution, offering

2 something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

the use of a company car is one perquisite of the job

Synonyms of perquisite

bonus, cumshaw, dividend, donative, extra, gratuity, gravy, gravy train, lagniappe, perk, throw-in, tip

Words Related to perquisite

bestowal, presentation

benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, bounty, charity, generosity, largesse (also largess), philanthropy

contribution, donation, gift, offering, present

boon, manna, windfall

favor, freebie (or freebee), giveaway, premium

award, prize, reward

fringe benefit, icing

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