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benefit

The correct spelling is benefit.

How to pronounce benefit

/ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪt/

Say it like: Ben-efi-t

The correct spelling is benefit. An advantage; help or aid from something. For example: "It was for her benefit.   His benefit was free beer."

Usage Examples

It was for her benefit.   His benefit was free beer.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An advantage; help or aid from something.
  2. 2.A payment made in accordance with an insurance policy or a public assistance scheme.
  3. 3.An event such as a performance, given to raise funds for some cause.
  4. 4.Beneficence; liberality

verb

  1. 1.To be or to provide a benefit to.
  2. 2.To receive a benefit (from); to be a beneficiary.

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