overdeliver
Give more than promised
To overdeliver is to provide more than was promised or expected, exceeding what was agreed upon: We quoted three weeks but overdelivered by finishing in two.
Common in business contexts where meeting expectations is merely adequate and exceeding them builds reputation.
The opposite of underdeliver.
Achieve superior results
overachieve · outdo · top · beat · eclipse · overshoot · outdistance · overtake
Shock with wonder
stun · delight · thrill · awe · overwhelm · blow away · knock out · captivate
Reward beyond expectation
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
- windfallUnanticipated lucky gain
- boonHelpful benefit received
- perkEmployment bonus
gratuity · premium · dividend · added value · surplus · free upgrade · complimentary · lagniappe
Intense pleasure or satisfaction
- gratificationPleasure from satisfying desires
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- contentmentPeaceful satisfaction with circumstances
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
elation · joy · happiness · enthusiasm · appreciation · loyalty · trust · retention
Commitment to act
- pledgeBinding promise given
- guaranteeFormal promise of fulfillment
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
reliability · dependability · follow-through · accountability · integrity · trustworthiness · consistency · word
outperform
Achieve superior results
go beyond · overachieve · outdo · top · beat · eclipse · overshoot · outdistance · overtake · outstrip
astonish
Shock with wonder
astound · stun · delight · thrill · awe · overwhelm · blow away · knock out · captivate · bedazzle
bonus
Reward beyond expectation
perk · gratuity · premium · dividend · added value · surplus · free upgrade · complimentary · lagniappe · freebie
delight
Intense pleasure or satisfaction
- gratificationPleasure from satisfying desires
- fulfillmentState of achieved purpose
- contentmentPeaceful satisfaction with circumstances
pleasure · elation · joy · happiness · enthusiasm · appreciation · loyalty · trust · retention · repeat business
promise
Commitment to act
dedication · reliability · dependability · follow-through · accountability · integrity · trustworthiness · consistency · word · honor
overdeliverunderdeliver
Provide less than promised
underperform · fall short · disappoint · miss the mark · come up short
overdeliverphone it in
Perform with minimal effort
mail it in · slack off · half-ass · cut corners · coast