BENEFIT

• (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

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