benefit

/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/

noun★Intermediate— advantage or positive outcome

general

An advantage or positive outcome resulting from an action or situation.

The new policy will benefit employees by offering flexible work hours.

The policy gives workers more flexibility in their schedules.

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Can refer to tangible or intangible gains.

💼Business

Business

A financial or material advantage provided by an employer or organization.

The company offers health insurance as a benefit to its employees.

Employees receive medical coverage as part of their compensation.

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Common in HR and employment contexts.

Collocations

mutual benefitadvantage for all parties involvedbenefit fromgain an advantage from somethingto one's benefitfor someone's advantage

to assume someone is honest or well-intentioned

a performance to raise money for a cause

Use 'benefit' when referring to advantages, especially in formal or professional contexts.

'Benefit' is primarily a noun, but it can also be used as a verb (e.g., 'This policy will benefit everyone').

From Middle English 'benefit,' from Old French 'benefit,' from Latin 'beneficium' (good deed, favor), from 'bene' (well) + 'facere' (to do).

Can be used as both a noun and a verb (e.g., 'The new law will benefit many people').

bene-

good

prefix

-fit

to do

suffix

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