Benefit definition
To be helpful or useful to.
verb
(archaic) A kindly, charitable act; benefaction.
noun
To do good to or for; aid.
verb
To benefit is defined as to be helpful to others, or to receive help from others.
An example of benefit is to make a donation to the community's volunteer fire department.
An example of benefit is to receive help after a serious illness.
verb
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A favorable or beneficial circumstance, condition, or result.
Several benefits to good nutrition.
noun
To receive advantage; profit.
verb
A form of compensation, such as paid vacation time, subsidized health insurance, or a pension, provided to employees in addition to wages or salary as part of an employment arrangement.
noun
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A public entertainment, performance, or social event held to raise funds for a person or cause.
noun
Help; aid.
The field trip was of great benefit to the students.
noun
Gain or advantage.
Tax legislation for the benefit of the rich.
noun
The definition of a benefit is something that will provide an advantage for others, something you may receive as compensation from an insurance company or an event to raise money for a worthwhile cause.
An example of a benefit is the action of creating a community playground.
An example of a benefit is the payment you receive from the insurance company if your house burns down.
An example of a benefit is a dinner intended to raise money for the Susan G. Komen foundation.
noun
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That which is helpful; advantage; financial assistance; gain; privilege; profit.
noun
(archaic) A kindly deed.
noun
Any public performance, bazaar, dance, etc. the proceeds of which are to help a certain person, group, or cause.
noun
Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage.
The nurse explained the benefits of regular exercise.
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A payment made by a government agency or insurance company to qualifying persons in time of need.
An increase in welfare benefits.
noun
To be or to provide a benefit to.
verb
To derive benefit.
You will benefit from her good example.
verb
Payments made by an insurance company, public agency, welfare society, etc. as during sickness, retirement, unemployment, etc. or for death.
noun
benefit of the doubt
- A favorable judgment granted in the absence of full evidence.
idiom
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
Origin of benefit
- Middle English from Old French bienfait good deed from Latin benefactum from benefacere to do a service benefaction
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Late Middle English benefytt, benefett, alteration (due to Latin bene-) of Middle English benfet, bienfet, bienfait (“good or noble deed”), from Anglo-Norman benfet (“well-done”), Middle French bienfait, from Old French bienfet, bienfait (“foredeal, favour”), from past participle of Old French bienfaire (“to do good, do well”), from bien (“well”) + faire (“to do”), modelled after Latin benefactum (“good deed”). More at benefactor.
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