benefit

/ˈbenɪfɪt/
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Noun

benefitSingular
benefitsPlural
1

An advantage or profit gained from something

The benefits of regular exercise include better health and more energy.

2

A payment or gift made by an employer, insurance company, or government agency

The company provides health benefits to all employees.

3

A public performance or event held to raise money for a charitable cause

They organized a benefit concert to raise money for the hospital.

Verb

benefitInfinitive
benefitPresent tense
benefitedPast tense
benefitedPast participle
benefitingPresent participle
benefitsThird-person singular
1

To receive an advantage or profit; to gain something helpful or good

Students will benefit from the new library resources.

2

To bring advantage or improvement to someone or something

Regular exercise will benefit your health.

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