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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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   : something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage. discounted prices and other benefits of a museum membership. The benefits outweigh the risks of taking the drug. reaping the benefits of their hard work. changes that will be to your benefit. b. : useful aid : help. without the benefit of a lawyer.

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   A benefit is something that helps you, whether in the form of health insurance provided by an employer, welfare given by the government to those in need, or the benefit of the doubt extended to you by a friend.

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

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBENEFIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something is to your benefit or is of benefit to you, it helps you or improves your life. This could now work to Albania's benefit. I hope what I have written will be of benefit to someone else who may feel the same way.

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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.britannica.com › dictionary › benefitBenefit Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   BENEFIT meaning: 1 : a good or helpful result or effect; 2 : money that is paid by a company (such as an insurance company) or by a government when someone dies, becomes sick, stops working, etc.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordBENEFIT - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   1. The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it. [...] 2. If something is to your benefit or is of benefit to you, it helps you or improves your life. [...] 3. If you benefit from something or if it benefits you, it helps you or improves your life. [...] More. English for Special Purposes.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › benefitBenefit Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Benefit definition: A public entertainment, performance, or social event held to raise funds for a person or cause.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › benefitbenefit | meaning of benefit in Longman Dictionary of...

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    benefit meaning, definition, what is benefit: an advantage, improvement, or help that ...: Learn more.