benefit synonyms

benefit

modif.

(for) charity, for a good or worthy cause, in one's favor.

benefit

n.

  1. Advantage

    gain, profit, good, interest; see advantage 3.

  2. Charitable affair

    charity ball, benefit performance, donor dinner, donor lunch, dance, fair, bazaar, exhibit, exhibition, raffle, concert.

  3. A payment or favor received in addition to wages; often plural

    fringe benefit, perquisite, extra, bonus, compensation, privilege, perk*.

benefit

v.

serve, profit, avail; see help 1.

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