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benefited

ben·e·fit
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ben-uh-fit]
    • /ˈbɛn ə fɪt/
    • /ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-uh-fit]
    • /ˈbɛn ə fɪt/

Definitions of benefited word

  • noun benefited something that is advantageous or good; an advantage: He explained the benefits of public ownership of the postal system. 1
  • noun benefited a payment or gift, as one made to help someone or given by an employer, an insurance company, or a public agency: The company offers its employees a pension plan, free health insurance, and other benefits. 1
  • noun benefited a theatrical performance or other public entertainment to raise money for a charitable organization or cause. 1
  • noun benefited Archaic. an act of kindness; good deed; benefaction. 1
  • verb with object benefited to do good to; be of service to: a health program to benefit everyone. 1
  • verb without object benefited to derive benefit or advantage; profit; make improvement: He has never benefited from all that experience. 1

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Origin of benefited

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; late Middle English benefytt, benefett (noun), alteration (with Latinized first syllable) of Middle English b(i)enfet, benefait < Anglo-French benfet, Middle French bienfait < Latin benefactum good deed; see bene-, fact

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Parts of speech for Benefited

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

benefited popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

benefited usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for benefited

verb benefited

  • availed — to be of use or value to; profit; advantage: All our efforts availed us little in trying to effect a change.
  • operated — to work, perform, or function, as a machine does: This engine does not operate properly.

noun benefited

  • counterclaimed — Simple past tense and past participle of counterclaim.
  • doled — a portion or allotment of money, food, etc., especially as given at regular intervals by a charity or for maintenance.
  • handselled — Simple past tense and past participle of handsel.
  • optioned — the power or right of choosing.

Antonyms for benefited

noun benefited

  • abused — Simple past tense and past participle of abuse.
  • cared — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
  • cornered — having (a specified number or type of) corners
  • defected — a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection: a defect in an argument; a defect in a machine.
  • faulted — a defect or imperfection; flaw; failing: a fault in the brakes; a fault in one's character.

verb benefited

  • badmouthed — Simple past tense and past participle of badmouth.
  • chocked — a wedge or block of wood, metal, or the like, for filling in a space, holding an object steady, etc.
  • containerized — Simple past tense and past participle of containerize.
  • defaced — having had the surface, legibility, or appearance spoiled or marred
  • disenabled — Simple past tense and past participle of disenable.

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