benefit | ||
1. | [ noun ] (accounting,business) financial assistance in time of need | |
Related terms: | payment fringe_benefit disability_benefit sick_benefit death_benefit cost-of-living_benefit | |
2. | [ noun ] something that aids or promotes well-being | |
Synonyms: | welfare | |
Examples: | : "for the common good" |
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Related terms: | good sake advantage | |
3. | [ verb ] derive a benefit from | |
Synonyms: | gain profit | |
Examples: | "She profited from his vast experience" |
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Related terms: | get capitalize pyramid cash_in_on net profiteer | |
4. | [ verb ] be beneficial for | |
Synonyms: | do_good | |
Examples: | "This will do you good" |
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Related terms: | help humanitarian | |
5. | [ noun ] (performing arts) a performance to raise money for a charitable cause | |
Related terms: | performance benefit_concert | |
Similar spelling: |
Benevides |