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Ben·e·fit, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Benefited; p. pr. & vb. n. Benefitting.] To be beneficial to; to do good to; to advantage; to advance in health or prosperity; to be useful to; to profit.
I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them. --Jer. xviii. 10.
benefit
n 1: financial assistance in time of need
2: something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common
good" [syn: welfare]
3: a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
v 1: derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast
experience" [syn: profit, gain]
2: be beneficial for; "This will do you good" [syn: do good]
[also: benefitting, benefitted]