IPA: /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
KK: /ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
To receive an advantage or profit from something.
You will benefit from her good example.
Past: benefited
Past Participle: benefited
Something that provides an advantage or helps improve a situation; it can also refer to a payment or service provided to someone, often related to work or insurance.
The new policy will provide many benefits to employees, including health insurance and paid time off.
To provide an advantage or improvement to someone or something.
The new policy will benefit all employees by providing better health insurance.
Past: benefited
Past Participle: benefited
Benefit → It is formed from "bene" (meaning well) and "facere" (meaning to do or make). The word refers to something that is done well or provides good results.
Think of 'doing well' ('bene') to remember that a benefit is something that provides good or positive results.