Definizione di benefit

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benefit

(benɪfɪt )

parola: plural, 3rd person singular present tense benefits , present participle benefiting , present participle benefitting , past tense, past participle benefited , past tense, past participle benefitted

1. sostantivo variabile

The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.

Each family farms individually and reaps the benefit of its labor. [+ of]

I'm a great believer in the benefits of this form of therapy. [+ of]

For maximum benefit, use your treatment every day.

Sinonimi: good, use, help, profit Ulteriori sinonimi di benefit

2. sostantivo non numerabile [oft with poss]

If something is to your benefit or is of benefit to you, it helps you or improves your life.

This could now work to Albania's benefit.

I hope what I have written will be of benefit to someone else who may feel the same way. [+ to]

Sinonimi: advantage, interest, aid, gain Ulteriori sinonimi di benefit

3. verbo

If you benefit from something or if it benefits you, it helps you or improves your life.

Both sides have benefited from the talks. [VERB + from]

...a variety of government programs benefiting children. [VERB noun]

[Also VERB]

Sinonimi: profit from, make the most of, gain from, do well out of Ulteriori sinonimi di benefit

4. sostantivo non numerabile

If you have the benefit of some information, knowledge, or equipment, you are able to use it so that you can achieve something.

Steve didn't have the benefit of a formal college education. [+ of]

With the benefit of hindsight, it is clear we ought to have done more.

This remarkable achievement took place without the benefit of modern technology.

5. sostantivo variabile [oft on NOUN]

Benefit is money that is given by the government to people who are poor, ill, or unemployed.

...the removal of benefit from school-leavers.

I was told that in order to get benefit payments I would have to answer some questions.

Sinonimi: social security payments, welfare, the dole [informal], unemployment benefit Ulteriori sinonimi di benefit

6. sostantivo numerabile [oft NOUN noun]

A benefit, or a benefit concert or dinner, is an event that is held in order to raise money for a particular charity or person.

I am organising a benefit gig in Bristol to raise these funds.

7. See also fringe benefit, unemployment benefit

the benefit of the doubt

for the benefit of sb

Ulteriori sinonimi di benefit

Video: pronunciation of 'benefit'

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benefit in American

(ˈbɛnəfɪt ; benˈəfit; ˈbɛnəfət ; benˈəfət)

sostantivo

1. Archaic

a kindly, charitable act; benefaction

gain or advantage

tax legislation for the benefit of the rich

a favorable or beneficial circumstance, condition, or result

several benefits to good nutrition

fringe benefit

4. [often pl.]

payments made by an insurance company, public agency, welfare society, etc. as during sickness, retirement, unemployment, etc. or for death

any public performance, bazaar, dance, etc. the proceeds of which are to help a certain person, group, or cause

verbo transitivo parola: ˈbenefited or ˈbenefiting

to do good to or for; aid

verbo intransitivo

to receive advantage; profit

Parola origine benefit

ME benefet < OFr bienfait, a kindness < L benefactum, meritorious act < benefacere: see benefaction

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benefit in British

(ˈbɛnɪfɪt )

sostantivo

something that improves or promotes

advantage or sake

this is for your benefit

3. British

an allowance paid by the government as for sickness, unemployment, etc, to which a person is entitled under social security or the national insurance scheme

any similar allowance in various other countries

4. (sometimes plural)

a payment or series of payments made by an institution, such as an insurance company or trade union, to a person who is ill, unemployed, etc

a theatrical performance, sports event, etc, to raise money for a charity

6. friends with benefits

verbo parola: -fits, -fiting, -fitedparola: especially US -fits, -fitting or -fitted

to do or receive good; profit

Parola origine benefit

C14: from Anglo-French benfet, from Latin benefactum, from bene facere to do well

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benefit in Insurance

(bɛnɪfɪt)

parola: (present) benefits, (past) benefited, (perfect) benefited, (progressive) benefiting

verbo

(Insurance: Life insurance)

If you benefit from an insurance policy, then the policy will pay you money if a particular event, such as the death of a relative, occurs.

COLLOCATIONS:

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Unlike with medical insurance, the policyholder himself doesn't benefit from life insurance; it is his nominee who receives a payout upon the untimely death of the policyholder.

One danger of self-employment can be that you tend not to benefit from insurance coverage coming from a company.

If you benefit from an insurance policy, then the policy will pay you money if a particular event, such as the death of a relative, occurs.

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The cost and environmental benefits this brings to us are really important. Computing (2010)The company is already seeing the benefits of its investment. Computing (2010)This is not said with the benefit of hindsight. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Asylum may be a moral duty, but there is also a strong economic benefit and cultural advantage to immigration. Times, Sunday Times (2016)I expect to see it win prizes and want lots of people to read it and feel the benefits in their hearts and minds. Times, Sunday Times (2016)The city centres are clearly worthwhile for ISPs, while at the other end of the spectrum remote rural areas may benefit from government funding. Computing (2010)The unions want benefits, insurance and compensation for loss of income in the rainy season, when the mine becomes too dangerous and is shut down. Times, Sunday Times (2016)We look at how you can make sure your family benefits from lower inflation. Times, Sunday Times (2012)You can only feel the benefits from that. Times, Sunday Times (2011)Yet much of the money conveys little benefit to the intended recipient. Peter F. Drucker MANAGING IN TURBULENT TIMES (1980)We hope that we will all somehow see a benefit from the result. The Sun (2012)You hardly need the benefit of hindsight to discern the colossal inadequacy of this kind of reasoning. Times, Sunday Times (2011)They told me that my education benefited them. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Other benefits include medical insurance and an employee discount. The Sun (2014)Most households would probably prefer to take the benefit in the form of lower bills. Times, Sunday Times (2014)The move comes amid a general government crackdown on benefit fraud. Times, Sunday Times (2013)Other businesses are hoping they might actually be able to benefit from a downturn. Times, Sunday Times (2008)Peace played in a band that did benefit gigs. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Foxes would also benefit from the removal of a fiercer and stronger competitor with the same diet. Times, Sunday Times (2014)You also get a good benefit package and a company car. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Each tweak is aimed at giving the attacking team the advantage and benefit of the doubt. The Sun (2014)You can get similar benefits from yogurt with live cultures. The Sun (2008)This has been of particular benefit to women with families. Times, Sunday Times (2015)You need two glasses a day to reap this benefit. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Motorists in rural areas may have to wait ten days to benefit. The Sun (2011)Your adoption comes with many great benefits that last throughout the year. The Sun (2013)The heavyweights of Hollywood are filming public service announcements and organizing benefit concerts. Christianity Today (2000)Immigration can bring enormous benefits to Britain. Times, Sunday Times (2013)This goes to pay off the loan taken out by the member, so he receives no benefit. Times, Sunday Times (2012)