Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense benefits, present participle benefiting, present participle benefitting, past tense, past participle benefited, past tense, past participle benefitted
1. variable noun
The benefitof something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
Each family farms individually and reaps the benefit of its labor. [+ of]
I'm a great believer in the benefits of this form of therapy. [+ of]
For maximum benefit, use your treatment every day.
Synonyms: good, use, help, profit More Synonyms of benefit
2. uncountable noun [oft with poss]
If something is to your benefit or is ofbenefitto you, it helps you or improves your life.
This could now work to Albania's benefit.
I hope what I have written will be of benefit to someone else who may feel the sameway. [+ to]
Synonyms: advantage, interest, aid, gain More Synonyms of benefit
3. verb
If you benefitfrom something or if it benefits you, it helps you or improves your life.
Both sides have benefited from the talks. [VERB + from]
...a variety of government programs benefiting children. [VERB noun]
[Also VERB]
Synonyms: profit from, make the most of, gain from, do well out of More Synonyms of benefit
4. uncountable noun
If you have the benefit of some information, knowledge, or equipment, you are able to use it so that you can achieve something.
Steve didn't have the benefit of a formal college education. [+ of]
With the benefit of hindsight, it is clear we ought to have done more.
This remarkable achievement took place without the benefit of modern technology.
5. variable noun [oft onNOUN]
Benefit is money that is given by the government to people who are poor, ill, or unemployed.
...the removal of benefit from school-leavers.
I was told that in order to get benefit payments I would have to answer some questions.
Synonyms: social security payments, welfare, the dole [informal], unemployment benefit More Synonyms of benefit
6. countable noun [oft NOUN noun]
A benefit, or a benefit concert or dinner, is an event that is held in order to raise money for a particular charity or person.
I am organising a benefit gig in Bristol to raise these funds.
7. See also fringe benefit, unemployment benefit
8.
See the benefit of the doubt
9.
See for the benefit of sb
More Synonyms of benefit
benefit in British English
(ˈbɛnɪfɪt)
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)
a payment or series of payments made by an institution, such as an insurance company or trade union, to a person who is ill, unemployed, etc
5.
a theatrical performance, sports event, etc, to raise money for a charity
6. friends with benefits
verbWord forms: -fits, -fiting, -fitedWord forms: especially US-fits, -fitting or -fitted
7.
to do or receive good; profit
Word origin
C14: from Anglo-French benfet, from Latin benefactum, from bene facere to do well
benefit in American English
(ˈbɛnəfɪt; ˈbɛnəfət)
noun
1. Archaic
a kindly, charitable act; benefaction
2.
a.
gain or advantage
tax legislation for the benefit of the rich
b.
a favorable or beneficial circumstance, condition, or result
several benefits to good nutrition
3.
fringe benefit
4. [often pl.]
payments made by an insurance company, public agency, welfare society, etc. as during sickness, retirement, unemployment, etc. or for death
5.
any public performance, bazaar, dance, etc. the proceeds of which are to help a certain person, group, or cause
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈbenefited or ˈbenefiting
6.
to do good to or for; aid
verb intransitive
7.
to receive advantage; profit
Word origin
ME benefet < OFr bienfait, a kindness < L benefactum, meritorious act < benefacere: see benefaction
benefit in Insurance
(bɛnɪfɪt)
Word forms: (present) benefits, (past) benefited, (perfect) benefited, (progressive) benefiting
verb
(Insurance: Life insurance)
If you benefit from an insurance policy, then the policy will pay you money if a particular event, such as the death of a relative, occurs.
COLLOCATIONS: ~ from
Unlike with medical insurance, the policyholder himself doesn't benefit from life insurance; it is his nominee who receives a payout upon the untimely deathof the policyholder.
One danger of self-employment can be that you tend not to benefit from insurance coverage coming from a company.
If you benefit from an insurance policy, then the policy will pay you money if a particular event,such as the death of a relative, occurs.
More idioms containing
benefit
give someone the benefit of the doubt
COBUILD Collocations
benefit
additional benefit
clear benefit
confer benefits
cut benefits
environmental benefit
feel the benefit
gain benefit
generous benefits
get benefits
limit benefit
long-term benefit
mutual benefit
nutritional benefit
obvious benefits
offer a benefit
potential benefit
provide benefits
reduce benefits
restrict benefit
short-term benefit
significant benefit
tangible benefit
tax benefit
universal benefit
withdraw benefit
Examples of 'benefit' in a sentence
benefit
The cost and environmental benefits this brings to us are really important.
Computing (2010)
The company is already seeing the benefits of its investment.
Computing (2010)
This is not said with the benefit of hindsight.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Asylum may be a moral duty, but there is also a strong economic benefit and cultural advantage to immigration.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I expect to see it win prizes and want lots of people to read it and feel the benefits in their hearts and minds.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The city centres are clearly worthwhile for ISPs, while at the other end of the spectrum remote rural areas may benefit from government funding.
Computing (2010)
The unions want benefits, insurance and compensation for loss of income in the rainy season, when the mine becomes too dangerous and is shut down.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We look at how you can make sure your family benefits from lower inflation.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You can only feel the benefits from that.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Yet much of the money conveys little benefit to the intended recipient.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGING IN TURBULENT TIMES (1980)
We hope that we will all somehow see a benefit from the result.
The Sun (2012)
You hardly need the benefit of hindsight to discern the colossal inadequacy of this kind of reasoning.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
They told me that my education benefited them.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Other benefits include medical insurance and an employee discount.
The Sun (2014)
Most households would probably prefer to take the benefit in the form of lower bills.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The move comes amid a general government crackdown on benefit fraud.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Other businesses are hoping they might actually be able to benefit from a downturn.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Peace played in a band that did benefit gigs.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Foxes would also benefit from the removal of a fiercer and stronger competitor with the same diet.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You also get a good benefit package and a company car.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Each tweak is aimed at giving the attacking team the advantage and benefit of the doubt.
The Sun (2014)
You can get similar benefits from yogurt with live cultures.
The Sun (2008)
This has been of particular benefit to women with families.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
You need two glasses a day to reap this benefit.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Motorists in rural areas may have to wait ten days to benefit.
The Sun (2011)
Your adoption comes with many great benefits that last throughout the year.
The Sun (2013)
The heavyweights of Hollywood are filming public service announcements and organizing benefit concerts.
Christianity Today (2000)
Immigration can bring enormous benefits to Britain.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This goes to pay off the loan taken out by the member, so he receives no benefit.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Word lists with
benefit
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In other languages
benefit
British English: benefit /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/ NOUN
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
Each family farms individually and reaps the benefit of its labour.
American English: benefit
Arabic: فَائِدَة
Brazilian Portuguese: benefício
Chinese: 利益
Croatian: korist
Czech: užitek
Danish: udbytte
Dutch: voordeel
European Spanish: beneficio
Finnish: hyöty
French: avantage
German: Vorteil
Greek: όφελος
Italian: beneficio
Japanese: 利益 もうけ
Korean: 이익
Norwegian: fordel
Polish: korzyść
European Portuguese: benefício
Romanian: beneficiu
Russian: выгода
Latin American Spanish: beneficio
Swedish: förmån
Thai: ผลประโยชน์
Turkish: yarar
Ukrainian: перевага
Vietnamese: lợi ích
British English: benefit /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/ VERB
If you benefitfrom something or if it benefits you, it helps you or improves your life.
Both sides have benefited from the talks.
American English: benefit
Arabic: يَسْتَفِيدُ
Brazilian Portuguese: beneficiar
Chinese: 有益于
Croatian: imati koristi
Czech: prospět
Danish: nyde godt af
Dutch: profiteren
European Spanish: beneficiar
Finnish: hyötyä
French: bénéficier
German: nützen
Greek: ωφελώ
Italian: beneficiare
Japanese: 利益を得る
Korean: 이익이 되다
Norwegian: gagne
Polish: przynieść korzyść
European Portuguese: beneficiar
Romanian: a beneficia
Russian: приносить пользу
Latin American Spanish: beneficiar
Swedish: gagna
Thai: มีประโยชน์ต่อ
Turkish: yarar sağlamak
Ukrainian: отримати користь
Vietnamese: được lợi
All related terms of 'benefit'
tax benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
benefit club
a club whose members enjoy certain benefits , such as reduced prices for travel or sporting events
benefit fraud
the illegal activity of claiming benefit payments which a person is not entitled to
benefit match
a sports match organized to raise money for charity , or for a particular player
child benefit
In Britain , child benefit is an amount of money paid weekly by the state to families for each of their children.
clear benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
cost-benefit
denoting or relating to a method of assessing a project that takes into account its costs and its benefits to society as well as the revenue it generates
death benefit
the benefit payable if the holder of a life insurance policy dies before the policy matures
gain benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
limit benefit
Benefit is money that is given by the government to people who are poor , ill , or unemployed .
benefit concert
a concert to raise money for charity
benefit culture
The culture of a particular organization or group consists of the habits of the people in it and the way they generally behave .
benefit payment
a payment of money by the government to people who are ill , unemployed , poor or who have children
benefit society
an organization which, by means of dues , secures for its members certain benefits , such as life insurance , hospitalization, etc.
benefit system
A system is a way of working , organizing , or doing something which follows a fixed plan or set of rules. You can use system to refer to an organization or institution that is organized in this way.
defined-benefit
denoting an occupational pension scheme that guarantees a specified payout , usually based on an employee's final salary and years of service
fringe benefit
Fringe benefits are extra things that some people get from their job in addition to their salary , for example a car.
housing benefit
In Britain, housing benefit is money that the government gives to people with no income or very low incomes to pay for part or all of their rent.
injury benefit
money paid to someone who has sustained an injury
mutual benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
widow's benefit
(in the British National Insurance scheme ) a former weekly payment made to a widow
additional benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
benefit claimant
A claimant is someone who is receiving money from the state because they are unemployed or they are unable to work because they are ill .
benefit dependency
You talk about someone's dependency when they have a deep emotional , physical, or financial need for a particular person or thing, especially one that you consider excessive or undesirable .
incapacity benefit
(in Britain , formerly) a government benefit for people unable to work for an extended period through disability
invalidity benefit
(formerly, in the British National Insurance scheme ) a weekly payment to a person who had been off work through illness for more than six months : replaced by incapacity benefit in 1995
maternity benefit
(in the British National Insurance scheme ) a payment ( maternity allowance ) made to a pregnant woman who usually works but does not qualify for statutory maternity pay, normally from 11 weeks before confinement for a period of 18 weeks; there is also a flat-rate benefit ( maternity grant ) for those on low incomes
potential benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
restrict benefit
Benefit is money that is given by the government to people who are poor , ill , or unemployed .
retirement benefit
a payment made to a retired person
sickness benefit
Sickness benefit is money that you receive regularly from the government when you are unable to work because of illness.
tangible benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
universal benefit
Benefit is money that is given by the government to people who are poor , ill , or unemployed .
withdraw benefit
Benefit is money that is given by the government to people who are poor , ill , or unemployed .
benefit association
an association of people who pay regular dues or other sums in return for old-age pensions , sickness benefits , etc
benefit in kind
a nonpecuniary benefit , such as a company car or medical insurance , given to an employee
benefit of clergy
sanction by the church
benefit performance
a theatrical or musical performance in aid of charity
disablement benefit
(in Britain) a noncontributory benefit payable to a person disabled through injury or disease caused by their work
environmental benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
feel the benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
long-term benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
nutritional benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
offer a benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
short-term benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
significant benefit
The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
supplementary benefit
(formerly) an extra amount of money that is paid to someone by the government, in addition to their normal income . Replaced by income support in 1988
unemployment benefit
Unemployment benefit is money that some people receive from the state when they do not have a job and are unable to find one.
benefit the charity
A charity is an organization which raises money in order to help people who are sick or very poor , or who have a disability .
cost-benefit analysis
an analysis that takes into account the costs of a project and its benefits to society, as well as the revenue it generates
Chinese translation of 'benefit'
benefit
(ˈbɛnɪfɪt)
n
(c/u) (= advantage) 好处(處) (hǎochù) (个(個), gè)
(c/u) (= money) 救济(濟)金 (jiùjìjīn) (份, fèn)
(c) (also benefit concert/dinner) 募捐 (mùjuān)
vt
有益于(於) (yǒuyì yú)
vi
to benefit from sth从(從)某事中获(獲)益 (cóng mǒushì zhōng huòyì)
to have the benefit of sth受益于(於)某事 (shòuyì yú mǒushì)
to be of benefit (to sb)(对(對)某人)有益 ((duì mǒurén) yǒuyì)
to give sb the benefit of the doubt在证(證)据(據)不足的情况(況)下，假定某人无(無)辜 (zài zhèngjù bùzú de qíngkuàng xià, jiǎdìng mǒurén wúgū)
1 (noun)
Definition
a payment made by an institution or government to a person who is ill, unemployed, etc.
I'm a great believer in the benefits of this form of therapy.
Synonyms
good
I'm only doing all this for your own good.
use
There's no use you asking me any more questions about that.
help
profit
They saw little profit in risking their lives to capture the militants.
gain
advantage
The great advantage of home-grown fruit is its magnificent flavour.
favour
I've come to ask for a favour.
reward
They last night offered a £10,000 reward.
utility
He inwardly questioned the utility of his work.
merit
boon
This battery booster is a boon for photographers.
mileage (informal)
avail
His efforts were to no avail.
Opposites
loss
,
damage
,
injury
,
harm
,
disadvantage
,
downside
,
detriment
,
impairment
2 (noun)
Definition
advantage or sake
This could now work to his benefit.
Synonyms
advantage
A good crowd will be a definite advantage to the team.
interest
Did the Directors act in the best interests of their club?
aid
He was forced to turn to his former enemy for aid.
gain
He buys art solely for financial gain.
favour
She wanted to win the favour of the voters.
assistance
He's been operating the shop with the assistance of volunteers.
betterment
His research is for the betterment of humankind.
3 (noun)
the removal of benefit from school-leavers
Synonyms
social security payments
welfare
proposed cuts in welfare
the dole (informal)
It's not easy living on the dole.
unemployment benefit
state benefit
Jobseeker's Allowance
JSA
pogey (Canadian)
1 (verb)
Definition
to do or receive good
Both sides have benefited from the talks.
Synonyms
profit from
make the most of
gain from
do well out of
reap benefits from
turn to your advantage
2 (verb)
Definition
to do or receive good
a variety of government schemes benefiting children
Synonyms
help
The surgery has really helped her back pain.
serve
soldiers who have served their country well
aid
a software system to aid managers in decision-making
profit
So far the French alliance has profited the rebels very little.
improve
He improved their house.
advance
He was busy advancing other people's work.
advantage
enhance
assist
They decided to assist me with my chores.
avail
His protests availed him not one jot.
be of service to
be of assistance to
be to the advantage of
Opposites
damage
,
injure
,
harm
,
deprive
,
worsen
,
impair
, detract from
Additional synonyms
in the sense of advance
Definition
to further a cause
He was busy advancing other people's work.
Synonyms
promote,
help,
further,
aid,
forward,
champion,
push,
encourage,
assist,
plug (informal),
pave the way for,
hasten,
patronize,
succour,
lend support to
in the sense of aid
Definition
money, equipment, or services provided for people in need
He was forced to turn to his former enemy for aid.
Synonyms
help,
backing,
support,
benefit,
favour,
relief,
promotion,
assistance,
encouragement,
helping hand,
succour
in the sense of aid
Definition
to help financially or in other ways
a software system to aid managers in decision-making