benefits

Meanings

• noun

  The advantage or value derived from a particular situation or action.

  - "The company offers numerous benefits to its employees."
  - "The benefits of regular exercise are numerous and well-documented."

• noun

  A service or advantage that is provided to someone.

  - "The government provides various benefits to its citizens."
  - "The charity offers benefits to those in need."

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Antonyms

detriment , disadvantage , encumbrance , harm , hindrance , nuisance , obstacle , detriment , malefic

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Synonyms

advantage , aid , assistance , boon , foredeal , help , subsidy , batten , behoove , help

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with benefits
advantages , privileges , advantages

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Variants

List of all variants of benefits that leads to same result
benefit , benefits , benefited , benefiter , benefiters , benefiting , benefitted , benefitting , friend with benefits , friends with benefits , on benefits , benefit of clergy , benefits of clergy , death benefit , death benefits , fringe benefit , fringe benefits

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Forms

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benefit (v): to help or support someone or something., beneficial (adj): advantageous or profitable.

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Etymology

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From Old French 'benefice' meaning 'profit, advantage, reward'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'benefit' is derived from the Old French word 'benefice', which means 'profit, advantage, reward'.

2. In ancient Rome, the first recorded public benefit concert was held by the poet Quintus Ennius in 169 BC to raise funds for the relief of famine victims.

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Related Concepts

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1. advantages: The positive aspects or advantages of a particular situation or action.

2. welfare: The state of being happy, healthy, or successful.

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Culture

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Benefits have been a central theme in various aspects of culture, from literature to art and music. For instance, in literature, the concept of benefits is often explored in the context of social welfare and the role of government in providing them. In art, benefits are depicted as rewards or gains, often symbolizing prosperity and success. In music, songs about benefits express the idea of gaining something valuable or desirable.

How to Memorize "benefits"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a jar filled with various fruits and vegetables, each representing a benefit. Visualize yourself adding more benefits to the jar as you learn about them.
   - Visualize a tree with strong roots representing the foundation of benefits, and branches representing the various ways benefits can be gained and enjoyed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'benefits' with the word 'rewards' or 'advantages'.
   - Associate the word 'benefits' with the image of a happy and successful person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym B.E.N.E.F.I.T.S: Benefits Enhance Nourishment, Energy, Fulfillment, Improvement, and Success.
   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Benefits Bring Joy, Energy, and Fulfillment To Individuals'

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