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to benefit
01
to gain something good from something or someone
Intransitive: to benefit from sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
benefit
3rd person singular
benefits
Present participle
benefiting
Past simple
benefited
Past participle
benefited
Examples
By attending the workshop, she hoped to benefit from expert advice.
02
to help or be useful
Transitive: to benefit sb/sth
Examples
Wearing sunscreen benefits your skin in sunny weather.
Benefit
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
benefits
Examples
One of the main benefits of exercise is improved mental health.
02
a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
He was able to receive benefits while he searched for a new job after being laid off.
03
the occasions or events like concert or performance that are arranged with the aim of generating funds for those who are in need
04
something extra provided to employees or individuals in addition to their regular salary
Examples
Health insurance is a common benefit offered by many companies.
