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Synonyms for journey

• peregrination
• go walkabout
• peregrinate

to make or go on a journey

To move along a particular course, the act of traveling from one place to another, related words.

• pilgrim's journey
• pleasure trip

undertake a journey or trip

Travel upon or across.

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Synonyms for journey ˈdʒɜr ni jour·ney, this thesaurus page includes all potential synonyms, words with the same meaning and similar terms for the word journey ., english synonyms and antonyms rate these synonyms: 3.3 / 7 votes.

A journey (French journée , from Latin diurnus , daily) was primarily a day's work; hence, a movement from place to place within one day, which we now describe as "a day's journey ;" in its extended modern use a journey is a direct going from a starting-point to a destination, ordinarily over a considerable distance; we speak of a day's journey , or the journey of life. Travel is a passing from place to place, not necessarily in a direct line or with fixed destination; a journey through Europe would be a passage to some destination beyond or at the farther boundary; travel in Europe may be in no direct course, but may include many journeys in different directions. A voyage , which was formerly a journey of any kind, is now a going to a considerable distance by water, especially by sea; as, a voyage to India. A trip is a short and direct journey . A tour is a journey that returns to the starting-point, generally over a considerable distance; as, a bridal tour , or business tour . An excursion is a brief tour or journey , taken for pleasure, often by many persons at once; as, an excursion to Chautauqua. Passage is a general word for a journey by any conveyance, especially by water; as, a rough passage across the Atlantic; transit , literally the act of passing over or through, is used specifically of the conveyance of passengers or merchandise; rapid transit is demanded for suburban residents or perishable goods. Pilgrimage , once always of a sacred character, retains in derived uses something of that sense; as, a pilgrimage to Stratford-on-Avon.

Synonyms: excursion , expedition , pilgrimage , tour , transit , travel , trip , voyage

Preposition: A journey from Naples to Rome; through Mexico; across the continent; over the sea; a journey into Asia; among savages; by land, by rail, for health, on foot, on the cars, etc.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms Rate these synonyms: 2.5 / 4 votes

Synonyms: travel , excursion , tour , voyage , trip

Princeton's WordNet Rate these synonyms: 3.0 / 2 votes

journey, journeying verb

the act of traveling from one place to another

Synonyms: journeying

travel, journey verb

undertake a journey or trip

Synonyms: move , locomote , travel , trip , move around , go , jaunt

travel upon or across

"travel the oceans"

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Dictionary of english synonymes rate these synonyms: 4.7 / 3 votes.

journey noun

Synonyms: travel ( by land ), tour , excursion , trip , expedition

• journey verb

Synonyms: travel , ramble , roam , rove , take a tour , make a tour , take a trip , make an excursion

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words Rate these synonyms: 1.0 / 1 vote

Synonyms: trip , tour , pilgrimage , excursion , travel , jaunt , peregrination

Associated words: itinerary , itinerancy , viatic , viaticum

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List of paraphrases for "journey":

trip , travel , voyage , path , route , travelling , tour , travels , adventure , road , flight , way , ride , itinerary , traveling , út

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Danny Mataroa :

It's a long journey but one we feel is long overdue.

Julie Linton :

What often gets lost in the rhetoric is that these families that are leaving are fleeing violence. These parents are seeking safety for their children and their family, and when we talk about people making this kind of journey, they are doing this and everything they can do to protect health and safety.

Terri Irwin :

I am unbelievably thrilled and truly blessed to be in the City of Angels to be part of this season of Dancing With The Stars, this will be a completely new adventure for me and I'm excited to share my journey. Life is about daring to dream, I'm in love with this city and ready to fall in love with the music and dance to come.

Karl Schembri :

The journey is still full of risks and extremely unsafe, iN TERRIBLE TROUBLE.

Vicki Lawrence :

Track the journey of your body with the hives and take it to your doctor, and then hopefully the both of you will find a course of action— or your doctor can get you to the right doctor that is dealing with this.

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Thesaurus Definition of journeys

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Synonyms & Similar Words

• expeditions
• peregrinations
• pilgrimages
• commutations
• grand tours

Thesaurus Definition of journeys  (Entry 2 of 2)

• road - trips
• peregrinates
• knocks (about)
• perambulates

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A Journey Synonym Guide — Definition, Antonyms, and Examples

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We all love writing about a jaunt or adventure and being as detailed as possible. Instead of using the word “journey,” what other synonyms can be used to describe the experience? Here’s a journey synonym guide to nourish your inner wordsmith and enrich your writing skills with similar and opposite words . 

The Definition of Journey

Based on the English Dictionary, the term “journey” functions as a noun. It refers to travel from one place to another, usually a prolonged trip in a vehicle that takes a significant amount of time. The term can occasionally be used as a verb in the sense of traveling somewhere.

Example Sentences:

• It was a tiring journey, but at least I got back safe. 
• We met accidentally during a journey to New York City. 
• It really was a journey of a lifetime. 

Journey Synonyms — Exploring Words with Similar Meanings

It comes from the Middle Dutch word trippen, meaning “to skip, hop.” It refers to a journey or excursion where you travel somewhere, usually for a short time, for pleasure. 

• Andy went on a school trip yesterday. 
• It’s been ages since we last took a trip. 

It originates from the South African Dutch word trekken meaning “pull, travel.” It refers to a journey or trip taken with lots of difficulties, usually having to walk or hike long distances on foot. 

• We had to trek all the way to the station. 
• We really enjoyed our thrilling trek to the summit. 

It is derived from the Ancient Greek word tornos, meaning “lathe.” The term refers to a journey or trip where you roam around and visit several places. It can be for learning, pleasure, business, or education. 

• The tour to Europe was truly memorable.
• I will never forget all the things we learned on tour. 

‘Expedition’ comes from the Latin term expedire, meaning ‘‘extricate.’’ It refers to a journey, trip, or excursion taken by someone or a group of people. It is usually for a particular purpose, especially for research or exploration.

• The expedition was costly, but there was nothing I could do. 
• They went on a scientific expedition to South Africa. 

It is derived from the Late Latin word viaticum meaning “a journey.” It refers to a long journey to distant places, usually taken by water (or space). 

• I was very excited to set out on my first voyage.
• We had an arduous voyage that lasted 11 months. 

Journey Antonyms — Exploring Words with Opposite Meanings

‘Stay’ comes from the Latin word stare, meaning “to stand, support.” It refers to being in the same state, position, or place, or to continue doing something, instead of moving forward or being elsewhere.

• Are you sure you don’t want to stay? 
• You can stay at the hotel for tonight.

‘Wait’ comes from the Old Northern French waitier, meaning “to observe carefully, be watchful.” The term ‘wait’ means to allow time to pass by while staying in the same place in expectation of someone or something. 

• We had to wait a long time to get a ticket. 
• I cannot wait for her any longer.

‘Settle’ is derived from the Old English setl, meaning “to be established.” It refers to the act of fixing something in place so that it says or becomes established, calm, or quiet. 

• I found a way to settle the issue once and for all. 
• She moved to London to settle with her family. 

‘Immobility’ originates from the Latin root word immobilis , which refers to both “immovable” and “hard-hearted.” Immobility refers to the state of incapability where someone or something is not mobile or is not able to move. 

• After hearing the news, I was in a state of immobility. 
• The certainty of immobility followed soon after he’d taken his last breath.

‘Break’ originates from the Old French cognate word breche, meaning “breach, opening, gap.” It refers to a pause or interruption of the continuation of something, such as a pause in the middle of work or other activity. 

• I needed a break from all that stress. 
• I’ll tell you all about it during our break period. 

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Definition of journey noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• They went on a long train journey across India.
• to begin/continue/complete a journey
• Many refugees made the journey alone.
• Did you have a good journey?
• the outward/return journey
• We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid.
• (British English) Don't use the car for short journeys.
• It's a day's journey by car.
• The average journey time is about 50 minutes.
• on a journey She took her sister with her to keep her company on the journey.
• journey from… Devizes is a two-hour journey from London.
• journey to… It is unclear why he embarked on his final journey to Vienna.
• (British English) I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do) .
• (informal) Bye! Safe journey! (= used when somebody is beginning a journey)
• a business trip
• a five-minute trip by taxi
• a long and difficult journey across the mountains
• a tour of Bavaria
• the first expedition to the South Pole
• We went on an all-day excursion to the island.
• The children were on a day’s outing from school.
• We had a day out at the beach.
• a(n) foreign/​overseas trip/​journey/​tour/​expedition
• a bus/​coach/​train/​rail trip/​journey/​tour
• to go on a(n) trip/​journey/​tour/​expedition/​excursion/​outing/​day out
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How to boost customer loyalty in 6 simple steps

Turning casual shoppers into loyal customers doesn’t have to be complicated—follow these six simple tips to increase customer loyalty and engagement.

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Typeform    |    08.2024

Typeform    |    07.2024

We spend hundreds of thousands—if not millions—of dollars every year on advertising and marketing campaigns. We hope our efforts will bring in more customers... more revenue.

And we know that effective marketing works. But there's another high-impact (and simple) strategy that we sometimes overlook: customer loyalty.

Customer loyalty is more than just earning points with every purchase or VIP access to discounts—it's about building genuine relationships with your customers. We're showing you how to do just that.

But first? Let's explore why customer loyalty is vital to your customer retention plan and overall marketing strategy.

Why customer loyalty matters

Whether you're a B2B tech company focused on maintaining or growing your monthly recurring revenue (MRR) or a B2C ecommerce brand, loyal customers are crucial for your success. Here's why:

Loyal customers often share their experiences with your brand on social media or with friends and family—they'll advertise for you. And the customers they refer are between 16 and 24% more loyal .

52% of customers report going out of their way to buy from their favorite brands. If they're loyal to you, they'll continue buying from you, even if it's not the most convenient or cheapest option.

Bain & Company found that your top 10% of customers order 3x more per order than the rest. After two and a half years of loyalty, they spend 67% more than their first purchase.

Customers who have an emotional connection with your brand also have an average 306% higher customer lifetime value .

So, if you want repeat customers who spend more, more often, and bring in new business for you, start prioritizing customer loyalty. We've got six easy but effective strategies for improving customer loyalty.

6 proven methods to increase customer loyalty and engagement 

A customer loyalty program is a good place to start as you begin strategizing how to improve customer loyalty. 

These six customer loyalty tips go beyond points and discounts—they show you how to build the customer relationships that create loyalty.

1. Get to know your customers (and their journey with your brand)

Companies that rank high in brand and customer loyalty grow revenue 2.5x faster than other businesses. These very real numbers emphasize what we already know: customer loyalty isn't a nice-to-have or fluffy metric. It's a must-have for business growth.

But loyal customers rarely start out that way. Instead, smart brands build deep emotional connections with them to earn customer loyalty over time. And they do it by leveraging cus tomer data to create the personalized journeys that customers demand.

Collecting data and feedback gives you insights into:

What customers want and expect from you—like tailored experiences and fast customer service

The existing customer experience (CX) and how to improve it

Current customer challenges—and the solutions that can address those challenges

How to personalize experiences—like more accurate product recommendations or making customer support available through social media

Where customers experience friction in the customer journey

And much more

Once you have customer data, act on it. Does feedback consistently tell you that customers want instant support? Consider creating support chatbots. Do customers struggle with your onboarding process? Creat custom onboarding resources.

When you understand your customers, you can start building trust and relationships—necessary prerequisites to customer loyalty.

2. Deliver consistent quality

Everyone wants a good deal—price is certainly a motivator in where we shop. But for customers who are loyal to your brand, it's not a top consideration. They stick by you, even when you're not the most affordable option (just look at Apple's loyal customers).

But... only if you provide a quality product or service. Whether a Kardashian has promoted your brand or you have the most brilliant marketing, customers will eventually catch on if what you're selling is sub-par . And you'll quickly erode any trust you may have earned with customers.

Now let's say your SaaS platform is reliable, the customer support is second to none, and your software consistently helps customers achieve business outcomes. Not only are you establishing that they can trust you to deliver on your promises, but you're slowly building customer loyalty by giving customers every reason to stick with you. 

3. Reward their loyalty

So many people enjoy being rewarded for their loyalty that 64% of those in loyalty programs reported an increase in purchasing frequency, with nearly a third willing to pay more because they value their bond with the brand.

While rewards look different for every company—points, discounts, VIP experiences—they all come down to the same thing: showing customers you appreciate them (and their loyalty). Rewarding customer loyalty expresses gratitude while incentivizing repeat purchases. 

4. Provide exceptional customer service

If you have a quality product and prioritize creating genuine connections with your customers but still can't improve customer loyalty, you might have a customer service issue.

We all know that customers expect stellar service, but the impact of wonderful (or poor) customer support might be more than you expected. According to Zendesk's Trend Report:

76% of customers would switch to your competitor after multiple bad customer service experiences

Over 80% say a positive customer service experience increases the chances they'll buy from you again

90% will spend more with companies that personalize customer services

And even if you make a mistake, nearly three-quarters of customers will forgive you after receiving exceptional service. But what's the difference between good and bad customer service?

Good customer service:

Makes customers feel heard and valued

Provides support quickly—chatbots are becoming the new standard

Gives customers the white-glove experience, including user-friendly systems to submit tickets, complaints, and feedback

Uses data to provide personalized support

Takes an omnichannel approach—your customers can get support no matter where they reach out

Actually resolves their issues

5. Personalize the customer experience

Want to learn how to improve customer loyalty through personalized experiences? Check in with your customers regularly and leverage customer data. Because customer loyalty is about building relationships, you should continually look for ways to keep customers happy.

But beyond that, you want to tailor every experience for your customers—one-size-fits-all won't cut it anymore. Instead, create experiences that are personalized for their unique needs, like:

Product recommendations based on previous purchases

Custom demos based on specific needs

Tailored communications based on stated preferences

Personal touches in conversations, like first name, milestones, and birthdays

Compelling content delivered at the right time in the customer journey

Improvements based on customer feedback

Communication on preferred channels, like social or email

According to McKinsey , over 70% of consumers expect customers to deliver personalized experiences. And organizations that grow faster drive 40% more of their revenue from personalization than slower-growing businesses.

Despite data privacy concerns, customers still expect you to personalize their experiences with your brand, creating a data privacy-personalization paradox .

Ethical data practices come into play here, but it's also about using the data customers share with you. If they're giving you their data, they expect you to use it to create a better experience for them.

Not only does this build trust and give customers what they're looking for, but it shows them that you understand what they need and are willing to go above and beyond to make their experience with you a good one.

6. Ask for—and act on—feedback

The most straightforward way to boost customer loyalty? Ask your customers for feedback .

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) or net promoter score (NPS) surveys can quickly gauge how happy customers are. But Zendesk also suggests collecting more broad customer feedback, like:

Anecdotal feedback from your customer service team

Online reviews

Social media mentions—positive and negative

Direct customer feedback about your product and support

Pro tip : Create forms or surveys that make it ridiculously easy to complete it's a no-brainer for your customers to fill out. Short and sweet is best. 

It's one thing to gather feedback—but it's what you do with it that matters. Show customers you appreciate their time and respect their feedback by taking what they say seriously and implementing it. This can help improve customer loyalty and customer retention over time.

Customer loyalty, word-of-mouth, and reviews

We can't discuss loyalty tips without exploring the impact of word-of-mouth marketing and online reviews. You want to do everything you can to boost customer loyalty, but, if you do it right, your customers will do some of the heavy lifting for you.

Whether it's on Amazon, an online retailer's product page, or reviews on G2, 95% of customers read online reviews before shopping. And nearly 60% will pay more for products that get positive reviews.

And we know loyal customers talk about the brands they love online, on social media, and with friends and family. Make sure they're saying positive things about your brand by using the six tips in this blog.

As your customers spread love for your brand, they'll help build your brand reputation—and trust—among potential new customers who may turn into your most loyal customers down the line.

Customer loyalty takes time. But if you focus on:

Creating real relationships with your customers built on trust

Providing exceptional—and personalized—service

And collecting and using customer feedback for their benefit...

You can quickly realize the benefits of lasting customer loyalty. We can't do it for you, but we can make data collection and getting feedback effortless with forms worth filling out.

Try Typeform and start gathering the feedback you need to understand your customers and build the trust required for true customer loyalty.

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