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Meaning and definition for "benefit" word

[noun] something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common good"
[noun] a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
[noun] financial assistance in time of need
[verb] derive benefit from
[verb] be beneficial for; "This will do you good"
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\Ben"e*fit\, n. [OE. benefet, benfeet, bienfet, F. bienfait, fr. L. benefactum; bene well (adv. of bonus good) + factum, p. p. of facere to do. See {Bounty}, and {Fact}.] 1. An act of kindness; a favor conferred. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. --Ps. ciii. 2. 2. Whatever promotes prosperity and personal happiness, or adds value to property; advantage; profit. Men have no right to what is not for their benefit. --Burke. 3. A theatrical performance, a concert, or the like, the proceeds of which do not go to the lessee of the theater or to the company, but to some individual actor, or to some charitable use. 4. Beneficence; liberality. [Obs.] --Webster (1623). 5. pl. Natural advantages; endowments; accomplishments. [R.] ``The benefits of your own country.'' --Shak. {Benefit of clergy}. (Law) See under {Clergy}. Syn: Profit; service; use; avail. See {Advantage}.
\Ben"e*fit\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Benefited}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Benefitting}.] To be beneficial to; to do good to; to advantage; to advance in health or prosperity; to be useful to; to profit. I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them. --Jer. xviii. 10.
\Ben"e*fit\, v. i. To gain advantage; to make improvement; to profit; as, he will benefit by the change.

Synonyms for benefit

do good, gain, profit, welfare

See also: acquire | advantage | aid | benefit concert | capitalise | capitalize | cash in on | clear | cost-of-living benefit | death benefit | disability benefit | fringe benefit | get | good | goodness | help | interest | net | payment | performance | perk | perquisite | profiteer | public presentation | pyramid | reward | sack | sack up | sake | sick benefit | sickness benefit | take advantage |

Related terms: abet, assist, bear a hand, estate, further, give a boost, good deed, interest, limitation, ministration, offices, part, perquisites, relieve, render assistance, revive, right of entry, stage presentation, strict settlement, succor, trust, well-being

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Let's analyse "benefit" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: TIFENEB. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: benefit: 5 + 5 + 9 = 19, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: benefit: 2 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 6 + 9 + 2 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
B (1) 2 High Priestess Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1) 6 Lovers Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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