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benefited

15 definitions • 39 examples
1
a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help:

Examples:

The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.
One of the many benefits of foreign travel is learning how to cope with the unexpected.
He's had the benefit of an expensive education and yet he continues to work as a waiter.
I didn't get much benefit from school.
with the benefit of hindsight With the benefit of hindsight (= helped by the knowledge learned later) it is easy for us to see where we went wrong.
to the benefit of formal She drinks a lot less now, to the benefit of her health as a whole.
2
an advantage such as medical insurance, life insurance, and sick pay, that employees receive from their employer in addition to money:

Examples:

In addition to my salary, I get a pension and medical benefits.
3
the money given by the government to people who need financial help, for example because they cannot find a job:

Examples:

on benefit I'm on benefit at the moment.
If they could not prove they were looking for work, they could lose their benefit.
We can help you find out if you can claim benefits.
4
something such as a pension or health insurance that an employee receives in addition to their salary (= money):

Examples:

pay and benefits Management is trying to cut employee pay and benefits.
retirement benefits There are many ways you can use retirement benefits to recruit the best workers.
5
an event such as a concert, performance, etc. that is organized in order to raise money for people in need:
6
to be helped by something or to help someone:

Examples:

benefit from I feel that I have benefited greatly from her wisdom.
How can we benefit those who most need our help?
7
a helpful or good effect:

Examples:

[ C ] It was a giveaway to the rich, he said, and not something that’s a benefit to most Americans.
[ U ] She wanted her money to be used for the benefit of (= to help) poor children.
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A benefit is also a helpful service given to employees in addition to their pay or to someone else who needs help:
9
A benefit is also a party or other event that has the purpose of raising money.
10
a helpful or good effect:

Examples:

The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.
get/receive the benefit (of sth) Who received the benefit of the spending?
To get the full benefit, this plan should be viewed as a long-term investment.
reap the benefits (of sth) The industry is reaping the benefits of an increase in consumer confidence.
a long-term/short-term/immediate benefit
11
in some countries, money that is given by the government to people who cannot find a job, are too sick to work, etc.:

Examples:

As an unemployed mother, you can claim benefits.
I'm on benefit at the moment.
a benefit claimant
12
advantages such as medical insurance, life insurance, and sick pay, that employees receive from their employer in addition to money:

Examples:

For working parents, childcare can be one of the most valuable employee benefits a company offers.
13

Examples:

Last year, the UK insurance industry paid out nearly £188 million every day in pension and life insurance benefits.
50 is the earliest age the law allows people to receive their pension benefits.
His wife will receive his full benefits when he dies.
14
to be helped by something:

Examples:

Investors will benefit because our advisers will be able to offer high quality advice.
benefit from sth Many oil companies benefited from the rising price of crude oil.
15
to help someone:

Examples:

The new travel scheme, offering free travel, benefits people over the age of 60.

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