Alternatives for overused vocabulary Flashcards
Boost
Boost: Rapid and substantial improvement.
“To improve business performance, let’s boost our online advertising budget for better customer reach.”
Elevate
Elevate: Raise to a higher quality or status.
“We’ll elevate our customer service to ensure higher satisfaction levels.”
Amplify
Amplify: Expand size or impact.
“We need to amplify our marketing efforts to maximise our online sales.”
Hike
Hike: Raise (Often prices, rates, quantities)
“The company announced a hike in product prices.”
Escalate
Escalate: Increase rapidly/intensify (conflicts, costs, or problems)
“The disagreement with the supplier escalated.”
Heighten
Heighten: Make something more intense or significant
“There has been heightened market competition lately.
Optimise
Optimise: Maximise efficiency.
“Let’s optimise our supply chain to reduce lead times and improve cost-efficiency”
Enhance
Enhance: Add value or quality.
“To enhance our customer experience, we should invest in user-friendly website redesign.”
Refine
Refine: Eliminate flaws and improve precision.
“Our goal is to refine our product design to address customer complaints and boost sales.”
Upgrade
Upgrade: Improve quality, performance or features
“The company invested in upgrading its technology infrastructure”
Polish
Polish: Add finishing touches to perfect something
“The marketing team polished the presentation”
Minimise
Minimise: Keep as small as possible.
“Minimising employee turnover is crucial to maintaining a stable workforce.”
Diminish
Diminish: Gradual decrease (can sound negative)
“We aim to diminish our environmental footprint through sustainable practices.”
Dwindle
Dwindle: Gradually decrease in size, amount, or importance.
“The company’s cash reserves dwindled in Q1.”
Scale
Scale: Proportional growth (growing all areas of the business at the same rate)
“Scaling our production capacity will ensure we can meet increased demand.”
Augment
Augment: Add resources or capabilities.
“We’ll augment our research team to accelerate product development.”
Diversify
Diversify: Vary your products, services or investments.
“The company decided to diversify its product line”
Broaden
Broaden: Increase the scope/range
“We are broadening our customer base by targeting new demographics.”
Spread
Spread: Distribute widely
“The marketing campaign helped spread awareness about its new product launch.”
Realise
Realise: Turn plans into outcomes.
“We will realise our expansion plans
by securing new partnerships.”
Attain
Attain: Reach a specific goal.
“Our target is to attain a 10% increase
in market share by the end of the year.”
Evolve
Evolve: Develop gradually
“The company is searching for ways to evolve and expand
Fulfil
Fulfil: Complete tasks or promises.
“We have to fulfil all regulatory
requirements before launching the
new product.”
Pioneer
Pioneer: Be the first with a new idea.
“The company aims to pioneer ground-breaking solutions in the field of AI.”
Fill in the blank multiple options
“We need to _______ (innovate) our product line and tailor to evolving customer needs.”
Reimagine/Reinvent/Evolve/Redefine/Transform
Resourcefulness
Resourcefulness: Using your resource effectively
“The company’s inventory management is exceptionally resourceful (instead of innovative).
Alternative for ‘important’
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.”
Alternatives for ‘collaborate’
Coordinate, engage in partnership/in alliance, cooperate
E.g., “We plan to engage in strategic partnerships with company X to expand our market presence.”
Alternatives for ‘collaboration’
Partnership, alliance, coordination, cooperation, teamwork, join effort
E.g., “Our Partners and Directors have fostered a
culture of joint effort within our team.”
Alternatives for ‘effective’
Efficient, productive, successful, efficacious, impactful
E.g., The new sales strategy proved to be highly impactful.”
Alternatives for ‘interesting’
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.”
