Benefit - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈbenɪfɪt|  American pronunciation of the word benefit
Brit.  |ˈbenɪfɪt|  British pronunciation of the word benefit

noun

- financial assistance in time of need
- something that aids or promotes well-being (syn: welfare)
for the benefit of all
- a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

verb

- derive a benefit from (syn: gain, profit)
- be beneficial for

Extra examples

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.

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.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: benefit
he/she/it: benefits
present participle: benefiting or benefitting
past tense: benefited or benefitted
past participle: benefited or benefitted
noun
singular: benefit
plural: benefits
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