Fillip

Meaning

A boost or stimulus that gives fresh energy or momentum to something.

Origin / Etymology

Middle English filip (a flick of the finger), imitative in origin, later extended to mean a small stimulus

Synonyms

Boost Stimulus Spur

Antonyms

Deterrent Dampener Setback

Example Sentence

"The PLI scheme has provided a significant fillip to domestic electronics manufacturing and export competitiveness."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Deploy in economy answers when describing how a policy, scheme or reform energises a sector.

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