Definitions

1. noun

an advantage or profit obtained or gained; a good or beneficial result

“The company’s new policy provided numerous benefits for its employees.”

2. verb

to confer a benefit or advantage on; to derive an advantage or profit from

“The government benefits the local community by investing in infrastructure projects.”

3. noun

a payment or allowance made to someone who is unemployed or unable to work due to illness

“She received unemployment benefits for six months while she looked for a new job.”

4. noun

a privilege or advantage, especially one given to someone in a position of authority

“The mayor’s benefit was to have unlimited access to the city’s resources.”

5. noun

an event or activity organized to raise money for a charity or cause

“The annual charity benefit concert was a huge success, raising thousands of dollars for the local food bank.”

6. noun

a good or service that is provided free of charge, especially by a government or an organization

“The city offers free public transportation as a benefit to its residents.”