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- DictionaryBen·e·fit/ˈbenəfit/
noun
- 1. an advantage or profit gained from something: "enjoy the benefits of being a member"
- 2. a payment or gift made by an employer, the state, or an insurance company: "welfare benefits"
verb
- 1. receive an advantage; profit: "the areas would benefit from regeneration"
Definitions of benefit. noun. something that aids or promotes well-being. “for the benefit of all” synonyms: welfare. see more. noun. financial assistance in time of need. see more. noun. a performance to raise money for a charitable cause. see more. verb. derive a benefit from. synonyms: gain, profit. see more. verb. be beneficial for.
something that helps you or gives you an advantage: I've had the benefit of a happy childhood. Fewer examples. The benefits of this treatment far outweigh the risks. It is highly questionable whether this drug has any benefits at all. There is a growing realization that education has benefits at many levels.
/ˈbenɪfɪt/ Idioms. [countable, uncountable] an advantage that something gives you; a helpful and useful effect that something has. Freedom of information brings great benefits. health/economic/tax benefits. the benefits of modern medicine. I've had the benefit of a good education.
3 days ago · a payment or gift, as one made to help someone or given by a benefit society, insurance company, or public agency. The company offers its employees a pension plan, free health insurance, and other benefits. 3. a theatrical performance or other public entertainment to raise money for a charitable organization or cause.
[transitive] benefit somebody to be useful to somebody or improve their life in some way. We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. The new tax laws will clearly benefit those on low wages. The project will benefit the local community as a whole. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
1. a. Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage: The nurse explained the benefits of regular exercise. b. Help; aid: The field trip was of great benefit to the students. 2. a. A payment made by a government agency or insurance company to qualifying persons in time of need: an increase in welfare benefits. b.
benefit noun (MONEY FROM GOVERNMENT) benefits. [ plural ] US (UK usually benefit) money given by the government to people who need financial help, for example because they do not have a job: unemployment benefits unemployment benefits. See more. benefit noun (EMPLOYEE EXTRAS) [ C ]
