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An advantage or profit gained from something
“The discount we received on their products was a benefit of being a member.”
The well-being of a person or thing as a result of a well-intentioned act
“This soup kitchen was established for the benefit of the hungry and homeless.”
A payment made by the state or an insurance scheme
“He was relegated to living on a benefit provided for by the government after being laid off.”
An event intended to raise money
“The community organized a benefit to raise funds for victims of the recent hurricane.”
The state or condition of being useful
Something that is helpful or beneficial
A sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance
(now literary) A reward, prize or recompense for a service
A kind or helpful deed
Financial support given to those who are unemployed or otherwise in need
An advantage or favorable condition over others
An advantage or a characteristically favorable point
An increase in wealth or resources
A result or outcome, especially from work or activity
Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered
Benefit or welfare of the general public
The achievement of an aim or goal
An altruistic or benevolent organization or movement
An unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
The act of making better
To be or to provide an advantage to
“Exercising regularly will benefit your health.”
To receive an advantage from
“This old town would benefit from some better roads.”
To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition
(archaic) To bring or put into a condition of privilege
To be fit for
To exploit or use to one's advantage
To obtain (something) for free by begging or persuasion
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