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benefits
We have found lemma(root) word of benefits : benefit.
Definitions
[ˈbɛnɪfɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an advantage or profit gained from something
(e.g: enjoy the benefits of being a member)
- a payment made by the state or an insurance scheme to someone entitled to receive it
(e.g: part-time jobs supplemented by means-tested benefits)
- an event such as a concert or game that is intended to raise money for a particular player or charity
(e.g: the social season was highlighted by debutante balls and charity benefits)
Phrases:
- benefit of clergy
- for the benefit of
- the benefit of the doubt
Origin
:
late Middle English (originally denoting a kind deed or something well done): from Old French bienfet, from Latin benefactum ‘good deed’, from bene facere ‘do good (to)’
[ˈbɛnɪfɪt], (Verb)
Definitions:
- receive an advantage; profit
(e.g: the areas would benefit from regeneration)
Phrases:
- benefit of clergy
- for the benefit of
- the benefit of the doubt
Origin
:
late Middle English (originally denoting a kind deed or something well done): from Old French bienfet, from Latin benefactum ‘good deed’, from bene facere ‘do good (to)’
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