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  1. a. : 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.

  2. noun. 1. something that improves or promotes. 2. advantage or sake. this is for your benefit. 3. British. a. an allowance paid by the government as for sickness, unemployment, etc, to which a person is entitled under social security or the national insurance scheme. b. any similar allowance in various other countries. 4. (sometimes plural)

  3. a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help: The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town. One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected. He's had the benefit of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter. I didn't get much benefit from school.

  4. Benefitted is the past tense and past participle of benefit, which means to do or receive good or profit. Learn the meaning, synonyms, idioms, and examples of benefitted from various dictionaries and sources.

  5. a payment or gift, as one made to help someone or given by an employer, an insurance company, or a public agency: The company offers its employees a pension plan, free health insurance, and other benefits. a theatrical performance or other public entertainment to raise money for a charitable organization or cause.

  6. a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help: The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town. One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected. He's had the benefit of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter. I didn't get much benefit from school.

  7. Definitions of benefit. noun. something that aids or promotes well-being. “for the benefit of all” synonyms: welfare. see more. noun. financial assistance in time of need. see more. noun. a performance to raise money for a charitable cause. see more. verb. derive a benefit from. synonyms: gain, profit. see more. verb. be beneficial for.