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   benefit

   /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/

   noun

   • 1. an advantage or profit gained from something: "enjoy the benefits of being a member" Similar goodsakeinterestwelfarewell-beingsatisfactionenjoymentadvantagecomforteaseconveniencehelpaidassistanceavailuseutilityserviceadvantagerewardmeritgood pointstrong pointstrengthassetplusplus pointbonusboonblessingvirtueperkfringe benefitadditional benefitadded extrausefulnesshelpfulnessconvenienceadvantageousnessvalueprofitformal:perquisiteOpposite detrimentdisadvantagedrawback
   • 2. a payment made by the state or an insurance scheme to someone entitled to receive it: "part-time jobs supplemented by means-tested benefits" Similar social security paymentssocial securitystate benefitunemployment benefitgovernment benefitbenefit paymentspublic assistance allowancewelfareinsurance moneysick paypensioncharitydonationsgiftsfinancial assistanceinformal:the dolethe buroothe broo
   • 3. an event such as a concert or game that is intended to raise money for a particular player or charity: "the social season was highlighted by debutante balls and charity benefits"

   verb

   • 1. receive an advantage; profit: "the areas would benefit from regeneration" Similar profitgainreap benefitsreap financial rewardmake moneymake the most ofexploitturn to one's advantageput to good usedo well out ofinformal:cash inmake a killing
   • ▪ bring advantage to: "the bill will benefit Britain" Similar be advantageous tobe beneficial tobe of advantage tobe to the advantage ofprofitdo good tobe of service toservebe useful tobe of use tobe helpful tobe of help tohelpaidassistbe of assistance tobetterimprovestrengthenboostadvancefurtherOpposite damage

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally denoting a kind deed or something well done): from Old French bienfet, from Latin benefactum ‘good deed’, from bene facere ‘do good (to)’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBENEFIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BENEFIT definition: 1. a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help: 2. an advantage such as medical…. Learn more.

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   How to use benefit in a sentence. something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage; useful aid : help… See the full definition

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   Benefit definition: something that is advantageous or good; an advantage. See examples of BENEFIT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBENEFIT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BENEFIT meaning: 1. a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help: 2. an advantage such as medical…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of benefit – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   benefit noun [C, U] (GOVERNMENT) money that the government gives to people who are sick, poor, not working, etc: unemployment benefit. for sb's benefit. in order to help someone: We bought the piano for the children's benefit.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › benefitBenefit - definition of benefit by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage: The nurse explained the benefits of regular exercise. b. Help; aid: The field trip was of great benefit to the students. 2. a. A payment made by a government agency or insurance company to qualifying persons in time of need: an increase in welfare benefits. b.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbenefit noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   /ˈbenɪfɪt/ Idioms. [countable, uncountable] an advantage that something gives you; a helpful and useful effect that something has. Freedom of information brings great benefits. health/economic/tax benefits. the benefits of modern medicine. I've had the benefit of a good education.