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ben•e•fit

Pronunciation: (ben'u-fit), [key]
—n., v., -fit•ed, -fit•ing.

—n.
1. something that is advantageous or good; an advantage: He explained the benefits of public ownership of the postal system.
2. a payment or gift, as one made to help someone or given by a benefit society, insurance company, or public agency: The company offers its employees a pension plan, free health insurance, and other benefits.
3. a theatrical performance or other public entertainment to raise money for a charitable organization or cause.
4. Archaic.an act of kindness; good deed; benefaction.
5. for someone's benefit, so as to produce a desired effect in another's mind: He wasn't really angry; that was just an act for his girlfriend's benefit.

—v.t.
to do good to; be of service to: a health program to benefit everyone.

—v.i.
to derive benefit or advantage; profit; make improvement: He has never benefited from all that experience.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

beneficiate

benefit of clergy

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