Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ben-uh-fit]
- /ˈbɛn ə fɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ben-uh-fit]
- /ˈbɛn ə fɪt/
Definitions of benefiter word
- noun benefiter a person who derives benefit 3
- noun benefiter something that is advantageous or good; an advantage: He explained the benefits of public ownership of the postal system. 1
- noun benefiter 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 benefiter a theatrical performance or other public entertainment to raise money for a charitable organization or cause. 1
- noun benefiter Archaic. an act of kindness; good deed; benefaction. 1
- verb with object benefiter to do good to; be of service to: a health program to benefit everyone. 1
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Origin of benefiter
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 Benefiter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
benefiter 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
benefiter usage trend in Literature
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