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To be or to provide an advantage to
“Exercising regularly benefits your health.”
To make a living for the benefit of others
“He provides for his family as best he can despite his meager wage.”
(of a bodily part) Opposite of to suffer pain
“My wound eventually heal completely after a week.”
Opposite of to cause emotional distress to someone
“Her inspiring comments on social media would please a great many people who read them.”
Opposite of to cause pain through mistreatment
“Children should be able to look to their parents to protect them during times of distress.”
Opposite of to be detrimental to
“We now have all of the tools and equipment required to renovate our kitchen.”
Desirable or useful features or facilities, typically for added comfort
Opposite of plural for pain, or any unpleasant physical sensation
“The medical team arrived to provide Jeff with some relief for his injuries.”
Opposite of plural for emotional pain or distress
“Kevin's thoughtful remarks would give joy to large sections of the community.”
Opposite of plural for a physical injury
“A book on eating yourself toward healthiness and away from heart disease sits brightly between two much thicker books on cocktail recipes and party snacks.”
Opposite of plural for an event or action that causes pain or suffering
“His success had caused him to become complacent.”
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