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benefit - Dictionary definition and meaning for benefit

BENEFIT

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  • (noun) something that aids or promotes well-being

    "for the benefit of all"

    synonyms : welfare

    The reforms were meant for the benefit of all. -added by naila_inlas

  • (noun) a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

    the annual Benefit for the Crippled Children that she hosted in her town house was inevitably the most glittering party of the season. -added by diviya_inlas

  • (noun) financial assistance in time of need

    i wish you had come to me earlier for the benefit you required. -added by diviya_inlas

  • (verb) derive a benefit from

    "She profited from his vast experience"

    synonyms : gain , profit

    in a way all those long, boring economics classes benefitted me a lot. -added by diviya_inlas

  • (verb) be beneficial for

    "This will do you good"

    synonyms : do good

    all this crap was said for your own benefit, take it if you want or else drop it dude. -added by diviya_inlas

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

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