benefit

[ˈbenɪfɪt]

Definition:
1. Financial assistance in time of need.
2. Something that aids or promotes well-being.
3. A performance to raise money for a charitable cause.
4. Derive a benefit from.
5. Be beneficial for.

Use 'benefit' in a sentence:

1. The benefit of an x-ray far outweighs the minutely increased risk of cancer.
2. He raised his voice for the benefit of the other two women.
3. The company would benefit from a little pruning here and there.
4. Ted might benefit from hearing his own voice recorded and played back.
5. She sold clothes on consignment to benefit homeless people.
6. It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits of all her hard work.
7. I live on my standard unemployment benefit—or rather, social security benefit.
8. This benefit is free of tax under current legislation.
9. I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan.
10. I'm not going to play happy families just for the benefit of your parents.
11. He's not entitled to claim unemployment benefit.
12. Other scientists could also benefit.
13. Some benefits apply only to men, much to the indignation of working women.
14. This could now work to Albania's benefit.
15. This new benefit has come as a godsend for low-income families.
16. A stammering child can benefit from speech therapy.
17. You need people working for the benefit of the community.
18. It will benefit both sides.
19. It's easy to criticize with the benefit of hindsight.
20. At first I gave him the benefit of the doubt.
21. Don't go to any trouble for my benefit!
22. Steve didn't have the benefit of a formal college education.
23. Regulations placed clear obligations on the landlord for the benefit of the tenant.
24. The insurance plan will provide substantial cash benefits to your family in case of your death.
25. I've had the benefit of a good education.
26. Good management benefits employers and employees alike.
27. He couldn't see the benefit of arguing any longer.
28. You must weigh the benefits against the cost.
29. Are you in receipt of any state benefits?
30. The fringe benefits include free health insurance.
31. We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone.
32. I weighed the benefits of the plan against the risks involved.
33. They consider the plan to be of dubious benefit to most families.
34. The article enthused about the benefits that the new system would bring.
35. The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned.
36. The rich benefited from the reforms, not the country as a whole.
37. Small businesses are well situated to benefit from the single market.
38. I might benefit from getting my teeth fixed.
39. Applications for unemployment benefits dropped last month.
40. Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes?
41. The success in the Middle East redounds to his benefit.
42. Leaving aside the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits.
43. They are unlikely to extract much benefit from the trip.
44. It will be to your benefit to arrive early.
45. There's a significant financial benefit as well.
46. There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state.
47. The benefits of conservation are both financial and aesthetic.
48. Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings.
49. The cost of obtaining legal advice needs to be balanced against its benefits.
50. There are extra benefits for people on low wages.
51. They received a benefit in the form of a tax reduction.
52. People would benefit greatly from a pollution-free vehicle.