Definition of benefit
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
discounted prices and other benefits of a museum membership The benefits outweigh the risks of taking the drug. reaping the benefits of their hard work changes that will be to your benefit
b
: useful aid : help
without the benefit of a lawyer
2a
: financial help in time of sickness, old age, or unemployment
is on unemployment benefit a disability benefit a family on benefits
b
: a payment or service provided for under an annuity, pension plan, or insurance policy
collecting his retirement benefits
c
: a service (such as health insurance) or right (as to take vacation time) provided by an employer in addition to wages or salary
The job doesn't pay much, but the benefits are good.
3
: an entertainment or social event to raise funds for a person or cause
holding a benefit to raise money for the school
benefit
verbDefinition of benefit (Entry 2 of 2)
: to be useful or profitable to
tax cuts that primarily benefit the wealthy held a fund-raiser to benefit her campaign
: to receive help or an advantage : to receive benefit
patients who will benefit from the drug has benefited from his experiences in the military
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The first known use of benefit was in the 14th century
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