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Meanings of benefit in English

Spanish
beneficio

A specific favourable or desirable feature that facilitates achievement of a goal.

beneficio
Portuguese
benefício
Catalan
profit
Spanish
beneficio

Something that aids or promotes well-being.

benefício
Portuguese
beneficiar-se
Catalan
beneficiar
Spanish
beneficiar

Be beneficial for.

beneficiar-se

The advantageous quality of being beneficial.

Usage of benefit in English
1
Unable to work owing to long-term health problems, Ryder receives incapacity benefit.
The Guardian
2
Often times African American students aren't given the benefit of the doubt.
Ebony
3
That said: you'll certainly benefit from some calmer company in either case!
The South African
4
Various government departments benefit from GCIS media engagement services, the Minister said.
The South African
5
However, the survey of daily use reveals benefit only in certain circumstances.
Pubmed
6
However, this possible benefit cannot offset the considerable increase of late complications.
Pubmed
7
Probably the most important benefit is getting access to patients' identifying information.
Reuters
8
He said the public would benefit from the efficient use of water.
Radio NZ
9
Most fund managers, however, think a majority of Gulf markets will benefit.
Reuters
10
Humpage said the early findings suggested that benefit levels need to rise.
Radio NZ
11
He also said the economy would benefit from a lower exchange rate.
Radio NZ
12
Mason said many victims will benefit as the fund quickly pays claims.
Reuters
13
He said initially children aged six and seven would benefit next year.
The Irish Times
14
Mr Armstrong said smaller construction companies would benefit from the maintenance work.
The Irish Times
15
Furthermore, UK workers won't benefit from any new protections the EU introduces.
The Guardian
16
That, of course, would benefit his party and help his political longevity.
Reuters
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Benefit through the time
Benefit across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
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