Alternatives for overused vocabulary

Question 1

Boost

Answer 1

Boost: Rapid and substantial improvement.

“To improve business performance, let’s boost our online advertising budget for better customer reach.”

Question 2

Elevate

Answer 2

Elevate: Raise to a higher quality or status.

“We’ll elevate our customer service to ensure higher satisfaction levels.”

Question 3

Amplify

Answer 3

Amplify: Expand size or impact.

“We need to amplify our marketing efforts to maximise our online sales.”

Question 4

Hike

Answer 4

Hike: Raise (Often prices, rates, quantities)

“The company announced a hike in product prices.”

Question 5

Escalate

Answer 5

Escalate: Increase rapidly/intensify (conflicts, costs, or problems)

“The disagreement with the supplier escalated.”

Question 6

Heighten

Answer 6

Heighten: Make something more intense or significant

“There has been heightened market competition lately.

Question 7

Optimise

Answer 7

Optimise: Maximise efficiency.

“Let’s optimise our supply chain to reduce lead times and improve cost-efficiency”

Question 8

Enhance

Answer 8

Enhance: Add value or quality.

“To enhance our customer experience, we should invest in user-friendly website redesign.”

Question 9

Refine

Answer 9

Refine: Eliminate flaws and improve precision.

“Our goal is to refine our product design to address customer complaints and boost sales.”

Question 10

Upgrade

Answer 10

Upgrade: Improve quality, performance or features

“The company invested in upgrading its technology infrastructure”

Question 11

Polish

Answer 11

Polish: Add finishing touches to perfect something

“The marketing team polished the presentation”

Question 12

Minimise

Answer 12

Minimise: Keep as small as possible.

“Minimising employee turnover is crucial to maintaining a stable workforce.”

Question 13

Diminish

Answer 13

Diminish: Gradual decrease (can sound negative)

“We aim to diminish our environmental footprint through sustainable practices.”

Question 14

Dwindle

Answer 14

Dwindle: Gradually decrease in size, amount, or importance.

“The company’s cash reserves dwindled in Q1.”

Question 15

Scale

Answer 15

Scale: Proportional growth (growing all areas of the business at the same rate)

“Scaling our production capacity will ensure we can meet increased demand.”

Question 16

Augment

Answer 16

Augment: Add resources or capabilities.

“We’ll augment our research team to accelerate product development.”

Question 17

Diversify

Answer 17

Diversify: Vary your products, services or investments.

“The company decided to diversify its product line”

Question 18

Broaden

Answer 18

Broaden: Increase the scope/range

“We are broadening our customer base by targeting new demographics.”

Question 19

Spread

Answer 19

Spread: Distribute widely
“The marketing campaign helped spread awareness about its new product launch.”

Question 20

Realise

Answer 20

Realise: Turn plans into outcomes.

“We will realise our expansion plans
by securing new partnerships.”

Question 21

Attain

Answer 21

Attain: Reach a specific goal.

“Our target is to attain a 10% increase
in market share by the end of the year.”

Question 22

Evolve

Answer 22

Evolve: Develop gradually

“The company is searching for ways to evolve and expand

Question 23

Fulfil

Answer 23

Fulfil: Complete tasks or promises.

“We have to fulfil all regulatory
requirements before launching the
new product.”

Question 24

Pioneer

Answer 24

Pioneer: Be the first with a new idea.

“The company aims to pioneer ground-breaking solutions in the field of AI.”

Question 25

Fill in the blank multiple options

“We need to _______ (innovate) our product line and tailor to evolving customer needs.”

Answer 25

Reimagine/Reinvent/Evolve/Redefine/Transform

Question 26

Resourcefulness

Answer 26

Resourcefulness: Using your resource effectively

“The company’s inventory management is exceptionally resourceful (instead of innovative).

Question 27

Alternative for ‘important’

Answer 27

Crucial, pivotal, significant, vital, paramount

E.g., “The pivotal decision to diversify our product range led to our company’s success.”

E.g., “It’s paramount we finish this report by Friday.”

Question 28

Alternatives for ‘collaborate’

Answer 28

Coordinate, engage in partnership/in alliance, cooperate

E.g., “We plan to engage in strategic partnerships with company X to expand our market presence.”

Question 29

Alternatives for ‘collaboration’

Answer 29

Partnership, alliance, coordination, cooperation, teamwork, join effort

E.g., “Our Partners and Directors have fostered a
culture of joint effort within our team.”

Question 30

Alternatives for ‘effective’

Answer 30

Efficient, productive, successful, efficacious, impactful

E.g., The new sales strategy proved to be highly impactful.”

Question 31

Alternatives for ‘interesting’

Answer 31

Fascinating (very interesting)
Compelling (creating strong interest/admiration)
Engaging (holding people’s attention)

E.g., “The team prepared a compelling case for investing in
renewable energy based on its consistent growth.”