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Word: Benefit
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (originally denoting a kind deed or something well done): from Old French bienfet, from Latin benefactum ‘good deed’, from bene facere ‘do good (to)’
ˈbɛnɪfɪt
an advantage or profit gained from something
Short Definition:advantage or profit gained
Examples:- enjoy the benefits of being a member
- the changes are of benefit to commerce
a payment made by the state or an insurance scheme to someone entitled to receive it
Short Definition:payment made by state or insurance scheme
Examples:- part-time jobs supplemented by means-tested benefits
- families on benefit
an event such as a concert or game that is intended to raise money for a particular player or charity
Short Definition:event raising money for charity
Examples:- the social season was highlighted by debutante balls and charity benefits
- a benefit gig
Word: Benefit
Speech Type: Verb
ˈbɛnɪfɪt
receive an advantage; profit
Short Definition:profit
Examples:- the areas would benefit from regeneration
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