benefit
noun
[ ˈbɛnɪfɪt ]
• an advantage or profit gained from something.
• "enjoy the benefits of being a member"
Similar:
good,
sake,
interest,
welfare,
well-being,
satisfaction,
enjoyment,
advantage,
comfort,
ease,
convenience,
help,
aid,
assistance,
avail,
use,
utility,
service,
reward,
merit,
good point,
strong point,
strength,
asset,
plus,
plus point,
bonus,
boon,
blessing,
virtue,
perk,
fringe benefit,
additional benefit,
added extra,
usefulness,
helpfulness,
advantageousness,
value,
profit,
perquisite,
• a payment made by the state or an insurance scheme to someone entitled to receive it.
• "part-time jobs supplemented by means-tested benefits"
Similar:
social security payments,
social security,
state benefit,
unemployment benefit,
government benefit,
benefit payments,
public assistance allowance,
welfare,
insurance money,
sick pay,
pension,
charity,
donations,
gifts,
financial assistance,
the dole,
the buroo,
the broo,
• an event such as a concert or game that is intended to raise money for a particular player or charity.
• "the social season was highlighted by debutante balls and charity benefits"
benefit
verb
• receive an advantage; profit.
• "the areas would benefit from regeneration"
Similar:
profit,
gain,
reap benefits,
reap financial reward,
make money,
make the most of,
exploit,
turn to one's advantage,
put to good use,
do well out of,
cash in,
make a killing,
Origin:
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)’.
