Benefit meaning

What does “benefit” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“benefit” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: financial assistance in time of need.

benefit

noun

  1. financial assistance in time of need

  2. something that aids or promotes well-being

    “for the benefit of all”

    Synonymswelfare
  3. a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

verb

  1. derive a benefit from

    “She profited from his vast experience”

    Synonymsprofitgain
  2. be beneficial for

    “This will do you good”

    Synonymsdo good

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University