benefit

/bˈɛnɪfˌɪt/

/ˈbɛnəfɪt/

Benefit

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

synonyms : interest

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

the occasions or events like concert or performance that are arranged with the aim of generating funds for those who are in need

to benefit

MAIN VERB

to get a profit or advantage from something

synonyms : gain

to be of use and advantage

synonyms : do good

Examples

1. The referee gave him the benefit of the doubt.

2. The local hospital benefited from an impressive amount raised at the concert.

3. The changes benefit management but leave the workers out in the cold.

4. Only a minority of people exist on unemployment benefits alone.