benefit

CEFRB1

/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    derive a benefit from.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    A payment made in accordance with an insurance policy or a public assistance scheme.

Examples

  • Choose such friends as will benefit you.

  • We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈbɛnəfɪʈ/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. An event, such as a theatrical performance, given to raise funds for some cause.

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An advantage; help or aid from something.

  2. Intended audience (as for the benefit of).

More examples

In context

  • You should read such books as will benefit you.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies is one of the benefits of the job.

  • She can't read, so the voice recording was made for her benefit.

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Origin

verb

From Late Middle English benefytt, benefett, alteration (due to Latin bene-) of benfet, bienfet, bienfait (“good or noble deed”), from Anglo-Norman benfet (“well-done”), Middle French bienfait, from Old French bienfet, bienfait (“foredeal, favour”), from past participle of bienfaire (“to do good, do well”), from bien (“well”) + faire (“to do”), modelled after Latin benefactum (“good deed”). More at benefactor.