BENEFIT Synonyms
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 | ||||||||