benefit

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noun

ben·e·fit ˈbe-nə-ˌfit How to pronounce benefit (audio)

: 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

: useful aid : help

without the benefit of a lawyer

: financial help in time of sickness, old age, or unemployment

is on unemployment benefit

a disability benefit

a family on benefits

: a payment or service provided for under an annuity, pension plan, or insurance policy

collecting his retirement benefits

: 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.

: an entertainment or social event to raise funds for a person or cause

holding a benefit to raise money for the school

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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Kids Definition

benefit 1 of 2

noun

ben·e·fit ˈbe-nə-ˌfit How to pronounce benefit (audio)

: a good or helpful result or effect

the benefits of fresh air

: useful assistance : help

… he is an orphan whom I raised myself without benefit of governess …

Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth

: money paid in time of death, sickness, or unemployment or in old age (as by an insurance company)

benefit

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verb

benefited; benefiting

: to be useful or profitable to

The changes will benefit everyone.

: to be helped

He'll benefit from new experiences.

Legal Definition

benefit

noun

ben·e·fit

: something that provides an advantage or gain

specifically : an enhancement of property value, enjoyment of facilities, or increase in general prosperity arising from a public improvement

— general benefit

: a benefit to the community at large resulting from a public improvement

— special benefit

: a benefit from a public improvement that directly enhances the value of particular property and is not shared by the community at large

Note: In proceedings for a partial taking for the purpose of a public improvement, the condemning authority may use a special benefit to the remaining land as a set-off against the landowner's damages for the taking.

in the civil law of Louisiana : a right especially that serves to limit a person's liability

— benefit of discussion

: the right of a surety being sued to compel the suing creditor to sue the principal first

— benefit of division

: the right of a surety being sued to compel the suing creditor to also sue the cosureties

also : the right of the surety to be liable only for his or her proportionate share of the debt

— benefit of inventory

: the right of an heir to be held liable for the debts of the estate only to the extent of the assets in the estate

Note: The heir obtains the benefit of inventory by having a qualified public officer (as a notary public) make an inventory of the assets in the estate within the time period set by statute.

: financial help in time of disability, sickness, old age, or unemployment

: payment or service provided for under an annuity, pension plan, or insurance policy see also death benefit

: fringe benefit

单词	benefits
释义	benefit 1 of 2 noun ben·e·fit ˈbe-nə-ˌfit 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 2 of 2 verb benefited ˈbe-nə-ˌfi-təd 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 noun Synonyms Noun advantage aid asset boon help Verb advantage avail help profit serve See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Recent Examples on the Web 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 Phrases Containing benefit cost-benefit child benefit for one's benefit death benefit of benefit to sickness benefit have the benefit of with the benefit of benefit of clergy for one's own benefit fringe benefit to one's benefit the benefit of the doubt without (the) benefit of See More cost-benefit child benefit for one's benefit death benefit of benefit to sickness benefit have the benefit of with the benefit of benefit of clergy for one's own benefit fringe benefit to one's benefit the benefit of the doubt without (the) benefit of See More Kids Definition benefit 1 of 2 noun ben·e·fit ˈbe-nə-ˌfit 1 : a good or helpful result or effect the benefits of fresh air 2 : useful assistance : help … he is an orphan whom I raised myself without benefit of governess … Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth 3 : money paid in time of death, sickness, or unemployment or in old age (as by an insurance company) benefit 2 of 2 verb benefited; benefiting 1 : to be useful or profitable to The changes will benefit everyone. 2 : to be helped He'll benefit from new experiences. Legal Definition benefit noun ben·e·fit 1 : something that provides an advantage or gain specifically : an enhancement of property value, enjoyment of facilities, or increase in general prosperity arising from a public improvement — general benefit : a benefit to the community at large resulting from a public improvement — special benefit : a benefit from a public improvement that directly enhances the value of particular property and is not shared by the community at large Note: In proceedings for a partial taking for the purpose of a public improvement, the condemning authority may use a special benefit to the remaining land as a set-off against the landowner's damages for the taking. 2 in the civil law of Louisiana : a right especially that serves to limit a person's liability — benefit of discussion : the right of a surety being sued to compel the suing creditor to sue the principal first — benefit of division : the right of a surety being sued to compel the suing creditor to also sue the cosureties also : the right of the surety to be liable only for his or her proportionate share of the debt — benefit of inventory : the right of an heir to be held liable for the debts of the estate only to the extent of the assets in the estate Note: The heir obtains the benefit of inventory by having a qualified public officer (as a notary public) make an inventory of the assets in the estate within the time period set by statute. 3 a : financial help in time of disability, sickness, old age, or unemployment b : payment or service provided for under an annuity, pension plan, or insurance policy see also death benefit c : fringe benefit benefits 1 of 2 noun plural of benefit 1 as in advantages a thing that helps it would be a real benefit if you could keep track of what you have already bought Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance advantages assets boons resources aids help blessings hands windfalls supports lifts sustenances recourses refuges pick-me-ups resorts godsends Antonyms & Near Antonyms drawbacks disadvantages impediments liabilities hindrances encumbrances obstacles minuses constraints restraints inhibitors obstructions strangleholds See More 2 as in blessings something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing the meal service is a great benefit to invalids and the elderly Synonyms & Similar Words blessings boons bonuses gifts windfalls advantages goods felicities reliefs mannas godsends benedictions consolations assistances joys mercies graces pleasures delights supports aids help comforts solaces mitzvoth favors extras mitzvahs anodynes lagniappes Antonyms & Near Antonyms evils afflictions curses disadvantages plagues scourges nuisances pests irritants banes trials tribulations miseries bothers jinxes hoodoos crosses hexes See More benefits 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of benefit as in profits to provide with something useful or desirable his summer internship benefited him in two ways: by giving him some tuition funds and by offering vital work experience Synonyms & Similar Words advantages profits helps aids avails assists delights serves succeeds improves pleases blesses satisfies contents betters works (for) gratifies gladdens Antonyms & Near Antonyms hinders harms damages impedes hurts impairs injures upsets afflicts distresses See More
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