benefitted

ben·e·fit

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ben-uh-fit]
- /ˈbɛn ə fɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ben-uh-fit]
- /ˈbɛn ə fɪt/

Definitions of benefitted word

noun benefitted something that is advantageous or good; an advantage: He explained the benefits of public ownership of the postal system. 1
noun benefitted 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 benefitted a theatrical performance or other public entertainment to raise money for a charitable organization or cause. 1
noun benefitted Archaic. an act of kindness; good deed; benefaction. 1
verb with object benefitted to do good to; be of service to: a health program to benefit everyone. 1
verb without object benefitted to derive benefit or advantage; profit; make improvement: He has never benefited from all that experience. 1

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Origin of benefitted

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 Benefitted

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benefitted 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.

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