benefit

Definition

  • n. financial assistance in time of need
  • n. something that aids or promotes well-being
  • n. a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
  • v. be beneficial for

Word forms

Past participle
benefited
Third person singular
benefits
Past tense
benefited
Present participle
benefiting

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The new policy will provide significant benefits to the community.

  2. vt.

    Exercise can greatly benefit your physical and mental health.

  3. vi.

    Many students benefit from tutoring after school.