benefit
benefit Lexical Profile
benefit Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An advantage, profit, or helpful effect gained from something.
"Regular physical exercise offers numerous benefits for cardiovascular and mental health."
A payment or non-wage compensation provided by an employer, insurance policy, or government social welfare program, such as health insurance, paid leave, or unemployment support.
"The company attracts skilled engineers by offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package."
A public event, performance, or social gathering organized to raise money for a charitable cause or a specific person in need.
"Local musicians organized a weekend benefit to raise funds for the community youth center."
• verb
To be useful, profitable, or advantageous to someone or something.
"The upgraded public transit network will benefit thousands of daily commuters."
To receive an advantage, improvement, or profit from something.
"Small businesses have benefited greatly from the recent reduction in commercial shipping rates."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French benfet, from Old French bienfait, which comes from the Latin beneficium ('a favor, service, or kindness'), formed from bene ('well') and facere ('to do').