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benefit

be·ne·fit

UK/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/ US/ˈbɛn.ɪˌfɪt/ common
noun (3) verb (2)

noun

1.
2.

something that aids or promotes well-being

  • “for the common good”
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3.

verb

1.

derive a benefit from

  • “She profited from his vast experience”
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2.

sell

  • “deal hashish”
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Origin

From Late Middle English benefytt, benefett, alteration (due to Latin bene-) of benfet, bienfet, bienfait (“good or noble deed”), from Anglo-Norman benfet (“well-done”), Middle French bienfait, from Old French bienfet, bienfait (“foredeal, favour”), from past participle of bienfaire (“to do good, do well”), from bien (“well”) + faire (“to do”), modelled after Latin benefactum (“good deed”). More at benefactor.

Phrases

  • benefit association
  • benefit cliff
  • benefit club
  • benefit corporation
  • benefit dollar
  • benefit in kind
  • benefit of clergy
  • benefit-cost analysis
  • benefit-cost ratio

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