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An advantage or profit gained from something
“The discount we received on their products was a benefit of being a member.”
The well-being of a person or thing as a result of a well-intentioned act
“This soup kitchen was established for the benefit of the hungry and homeless.”
A payment made by the state or an insurance scheme
“He was relegated to living on a benefit provided for by the government after being laid off.”
An event intended to raise money
“The community organized a benefit to raise funds for victims of the recent hurricane.”
The quality of being prosperous
A kind or helpful deed
The reason for which something or someone is used or suited for
An advantage or a characteristically favorable point
Appropriateness or suitability
An increase in wealth or resources
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something
A result or outcome, especially from work or activity
The action of possessing and benefiting from something
Major advantage
An televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone
An organization with charitable purposes only
The beneficial or nourishing element of food
The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty
The achievement of an aim or goal
The quality of being morally good or virtuous
The act of making better
A disaster or difficulty regarded as a divine punishment
Financial retribution, payment of claim
To be or to provide an advantage to
“Exercising regularly will benefit your health.”
To receive an advantage from
“This old town would benefit from some better roads.”
To make better, or improve, something perceived to be in a negative condition
(archaic) To bring or put into a condition of privilege
To do a favor, or show beneficence toward
Make social acquaintance
To be fit for
To obtain (something) for free, particularly by guile or persuasion
Exploit or defraud by taking small amounts of money over a period of time
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible
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