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benefit

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noun

ben·​e·​fit ˈbe-nə-ˌfit How to pronounce benefit (audio)
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
b
: useful aid : help
without the benefit of a lawyer
2
a
: financial help in time of sickness, old age, or unemployment
is on unemployment benefit
a disability benefit
a family on benefits
b
: a payment or service provided for under an annuity, pension plan, or insurance policy
collecting his retirement benefits
c
: a service (such as health insurance) or right (as to take vacation time) provided by an employer in addition to wages or salary
The job doesn't pay much, but the benefits are good.
3
: an entertainment or social event to raise funds for a person or cause
holding a benefit to raise money for the school
4
archaic : an act of kindness : benefaction

benefit

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verb

benefited ˈbe-nə-ˌfi-təd How to pronounce benefit (audio) also benefitted; benefiting also benefitting

transitive verb

: to be useful or profitable to
tax cuts that primarily benefit the wealthy
held a fund-raiser to benefit her campaign

intransitive verb

: to receive help or an advantage : to receive benefit
patients who will benefit from the drug
has benefited from his experiences in the military
benefiter
ˈbe-nə-ˌfi-tər How to pronounce benefit (audio)
noun

Synonyms

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Verb

Example Sentences

Noun the benefits of fresh air and sunshine A benefit of museum membership is that purchases are discounted. There are many financial benefits to owning your own home. She is just now starting to reap the benefits of all her hard work. The benefits of taking the drug outweigh its risks. I see no benefit in changing the system now. We're lucky to be able to get the full benefit of her knowledge. He began collecting his retirement benefits when he was 65. He began collecting his retirement benefit when he was 65. The job doesn't pay much, but the benefits are good. Verb The new plan may benefit many students. medicines that benefit thousands of people The politician held a fund-raiser to benefit his campaign. Some critics say that the tax cuts only benefit wealthy people. He'll benefit by having experiences I never did. See More
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Noun
The Sox benefit from this deal by locking up a trustworthy center fielder for another season. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 With the benefit of hindsight, as well as a review of the film, Whittingham’s stance Monday on the play had not changed since Saturday night. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Proceeds of this event benefit Blau-Weiss Tennis and the Edelweiss Ski Club. cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 An annual benefit for the Wolcott Congregational Church, now in its eighth year. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Sep. 2022 In a way, this a benefit of their current position outside playoff contention. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 The benefit for the organization, a non-profit that builds schools and increases educational opportunities in the developing world, will be hosted by Scooter Braun and Brad Haugen of Westbrook Media. Thania Garcia, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 This help should begin by replacing the existing Child Tax Credit with a more generous family benefit: $250 to $400 per child per month paid to families who are also earning income of their own. Oren Cass, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 Higher tea intake — two or more cups daily — was linked to a modest benefit: a 9% to 13% lower risk of death from any cause vs. non-tea drinkers. Carla K. Johnson, ajc, 29 Aug. 2022
Verb
Countries agreed to emphasize trade measures that benefit workers and ensure free trade, make supply chains more resilient, expand clean energy investments and share approaches to combating corruption. Andrew Duehren, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Immunity wanes after a time, and there are also new strains that may benefit from more targeted vaccines. Katia Hetter, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 The group’s biggest concern is whether the money paid by Big Tech would bolster local journalism or benefit big media companies. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The group’s biggest concern is whether the money paid by Big Tech would bolster local journalism or benefit big media companies. Robert Channick, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 Bloomberg reports a separate scheme to support small businesses, which do not benefit from the same price cap, will cost the government a further £40 billion. Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Her findings show that beavers benefit streams and other wildlife, including fish. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 That means everyone, young and old, can benefit from a refresher on how to spot a text, phone or online scam and what to do next. Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 But energy experts argue that, depending on the structure of the deal, permitting reform could help the U.S. switch over to clean energy - and ultimately benefit renewables more than fossil fuels. Shannon Osaka, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French benfet, from Latin bene factum, from neuter of bene factus, past participle of bene facere

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of benefit was in the 14th century

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