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BENEFIT Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word benefit. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word benefit. (close relations)

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advantage
nounn
noun

• the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

• (tennis) first point scored after deuce

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• give an advantage to

aid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• improve the condition of

assistance
nounn
noun

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

boon
nounn
noun

• a desirable state

adjective satellite

• very close and convivial

gain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quantity that is added

• the advantageous quality of being beneficial

• the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

• the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

verb

• obtain

• win something through one's efforts

• derive a benefit from

• reach a destination, either real or abstract

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• rise in rate or price

• increase or develop

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• increase (one's body weight)

help
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• a means of serving

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• improve the condition of

• be of use

• abstain from doing; always used with a negative

• help to some food; help with food or drink

• contribute to the furtherance of

• take or use

• improve; change for the better

profit
nounn
noun

• the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

• the advantageous quality of being beneficial

verb

• derive a benefit from

• make a profit; gain money or materially

asset
nounn
noun

• a useful or valuable quality

betterment
nounn
noun

• a change for the better; progress in development

• an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility

• the act of relieving ills and changing for the better

blessing
nounn
noun

• the formal act of approving

• a desirable state

• a short prayer of thanks before a meal

• a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

• the act of praying for divine protection

convenience
nounn
noun

• the state of being suitable or opportune

• the quality of being useful and convenient

• a toilet that is available to the public

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

favor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of gracious kindness

• an advantage to the benefit of someone or something

• an inclination to approve

• a feeling of favorable regard

• souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

verb

• promote over another

• consider as the favorite

• treat gently or carefully

• bestow a privilege upon

good
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

• morally admirable

noun

• benefit

• moral excellence or admirableness

• that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

• a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes

adverb

• (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

• completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')

adjective satellite

• having the normally expected amount

• deserving of esteem and respect

• promoting or enhancing well-being

• agreeable or pleasing

• of moral excellence

• having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

• thorough

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• financially safe

• most suitable or right for a particular purpose

• resulting favorably

• exerting force or influence

• capable of pleasing

• appealing to the mind

• in excellent physical condition

• tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

• not forged

• not left to spoil

• generally admired

improvement
nounn
noun

• a change for the better; progress in development

• the act of improving something

• a condition superior to an earlier condition

merit
nounn
noun

• any admirable quality or attribute

• the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)

verb

• be worthy or deserving

perk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

verb

• gain or regain energy

plus
adjective

• on the positive side or higher end of a scale

noun

• a useful or valuable quality

• the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers

adjective satellite

• involving advantage or good

privilege
nounn
noun

• a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

• a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

• (law) the right to refuse to divulge information obtained in a confidential relationship

verb

• bestow a privilege upon

pro
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)

noun

• an athlete who plays for pay

• an argument in favor of a proposal

adverb

• in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.

service
verb, nounv, n
noun

• work done by one person or group that benefits another

• Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

• an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance

• the act of public worship following prescribed rules

• a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

• employment in or work for another

• a force that is a branch of the armed forces

• a means of serving

• tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

• the act of mating by male animals

• (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

• the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

• periodic maintenance on a car or machine

• the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

verb

• be used by; as of a utility

• make fit for use

• mate with

Best Hypernyms For BENEFIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for benefit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
good acquire advantage aid asset blessing boon favor gain get goodness help payment performance perk privilege profit reward utility windfall
Phrases (1)
public presentation

Alternatives for ADVANTAGE

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