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Synonyms & Similar Words
advantage
gain
profit
good
help
assistance
aid
support
boost
lift
plus
asset
blessing
windfall
bonus
perk
privilege
reward
incentive
inducement
encouragement
motivation
advantageously
favorably
positively
beneficially
helpfully
usefully
constructively
profitably
advantageously
fruitfully
productively
effectively
efficiently
Meaning of Benefit
The primary meaning of the word "benefit" is something that provides an advantage or a positive outcome.
Definitions
- A thing that is advantageous or good
- * A payment or gift made to someone, especially as a form of financial assistance
- * A performance or event, especially a theatrical one, held to raise money for a particular purpose
Etymology of Benefit
The word "benefit" comes from the Old French word "benefice", which is derived from the Latin "beneficium", meaning "good deed" or "kindness"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a favorable or advantageous situation, and its meaning has evolved over time to include various contexts, such as financial assistance, charitable events, and positive outcomes
Example Uses
- The new policy will benefit low-income families
- * The company offers a range of benefits to its employees, including health insurance and retirement plans
- * The charity event was held to benefit the local children's hospital