benefit
UK: ˈbɛnɪfɪt | US: ˈbɛnəfɪt
n. an advantage or profit gained from something
n. a payment or gift made by an employer, government, or insurance company
vt. to receive an advantage; to be helpful or useful
bene<well> + fit<do/make>
- bene: From Latin bene (well), related to bonus (good).
- fit: From Latin facere (to do/make), through Old French fait.
Etymology Origin:
The word benefit originates from Latin benefactum (a good deed), combining bene (well) and facere (to do). Over time, it evolved through Old French bienfait before entering Middle English as benefet, later standardized to benefit. The core idea of "doing good" or "gaining advantage" has persisted throughout its linguistic journey.
Regular exercise provides significant health benefits.
Employees enjoy medical benefits as part of their compensation package.
The new policy will benefit small businesses.
She volunteered to benefit the local community.
The scholarship benefited students from low-income families.