Meaning & Definition of Benefit in English
English⟶
Benefit
/bɛnəfɪt/
noun
1. Financial assistance in time of need
synonym:
- benefit
2. Something that aids or promotes well-being
- "For the benefit of all"
synonym:
- benefit,
- welfare
3. A performance to raise money for a charitable cause
synonym:
- benefit
verb
1. Derive a benefit from
- "She profited from his vast experience"
synonym:
- profit,
- gain,
- benefit
2. Be beneficial for
- "This will do you good"
synonym:
- benefit,
- do good
Examples of using
If you want to get a long-drawn benefit from this book, don't think once skimming the cream is enough for that.
Students, when you want to say something, think about it three times before you say it. Speak only if your words will benefit yourselves and others. Do not speak if it brings no benefit.
This law will benefit the poor.