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   ben·e·fit

   /ˈbenəfit/

   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 or gift made by an employer, the state, or an insurance company: "welfare benefits" Similar social security paymentssocial securitystate benefitunemployment benefitgovernment benefitbenefit paymentspublic assistance allowancewelfareinsurance moneysick paypensioncharitydonationsgiftsfinancial assistanceinformal:the dolethe buroothe broo
   • 3. a public performance or other entertainment of which the proceeds go to a particular charitable cause: "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 the nation" 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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   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.

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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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   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 is money that is given by the government to people who are poor, ill, or unemployed. ...the removal of benefit from school-leavers. I was told that in order to get benefit payments I would have to answer some questions. Synonyms: social security payments, welfare, the dole [informal], unemployment benefit More Synonyms of benefit.

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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.

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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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionbenefit noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [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.

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    Definition of benefit verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    something that helps you or gives you an advantage: I've had the benefit of a happy childhood. Fewer examples. The benefits of this treatment far outweigh the risks. It is highly questionable whether this drug has any benefits at all. There is a growing realization that education has benefits at many levels.