Synonyms of benefited

benefited

verb

variants also benefitted

past tense of benefit

as in helped

to provide with something useful or desirable

his summer internship benefited him in two ways: by giving him some tuition funds and by offering vital work experience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• helped
• aided
• availed
• profited
• assisted
• served
• succeeded
• pleased
• advantaged
• blessed
• satisfied
• improved
• delighted
• worked (for)
• gratified
• contented
• bettered
• gladdened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindered
• hurt
• impaired
• injured
• damaged
• impeded
• harmed
• afflicted
• upset
• distressed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of benefited

But there was chaos in the college football world overall, and Miami benefited from it. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

In recent years, business has also benefited from factors outside the company’s control, like a country music resurgence boosting the sale of acoustic guitars and Taylor Swift inspiring more young women to take up the instrument. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

The Terrapins benefitted from four defensive penalties against Ohio State to pull to 14-10 on QB Malik Washington's 5-yard run in the second quarter. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

O’Hare’s campaign benefitted from multiple donations by political action committees, but the largest was $100,000 from Texans United for a Conservative Majority, which was started and funded by West Texas oil billionaires Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Not playing from behind has also benefited the 49ers’ defense because the run defense simply hasn’t been good to start games. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

The tally is 26% higher than the Knicks, who benefited from nine home playoff games on their way to the NBA title, while the Warriors missed the playoffs. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026

The project might have benefited from an episodic structure, perhaps giving each section of the amendment room to breathe. — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

But it's also benefited from a weak schedule and one game played in a monsoon. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026