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ben​e​fit​ed ˈbe-nə-ˌfi-təd also ben​e​fit​ted; ben​e​fit​ing also ben​e​fit​ting

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to be useful or profitable to //policies that primarily benefit the wealthy //The candidate held a fundraiser to benefit her campaign. //These stories can benefit you, the writer, as a form of catharsis. — David Weill
  • intransitive ​verb
  • to receive help or an advantage to receive benefit //patients who will benefit from the drug //has benefited from his experiences in the military
Other Words
Verb
  • ben​e​fit​er ˈbe-nə-ˌfi-tər noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
advantage aid asset boon help
Synonyms: Verb
advantage avail help profit serve
Antonyms: Noun
disadvantage drawback encumbrance hindrance impediment