Used in a Sentence

benefit

How to use benefit in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for benefit.

Editorial note

Yes, I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!

Examples14
Definitions5
Parts of speech2

Quick take

financial assistance in time of need

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of benefit gathered in one view.

noun

financial assistance in time of need

noun

something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all"

noun

a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for benefit.

noun

financial assistance in time of need

noun

something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all"

noun

a performance to raise money for a charitable cause

verb

derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast experience"

verb

be beneficial for; "This will do you good"

Example sentences

1

Yes, I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!

2

So the marginal benefit of going to a TED event is little.

3

Everything the US used to benefit from but now Canada does.

4

Non-free and free can and have worked together to mutual benefit.

5

That's why taxing the rich to pay for investments that benefit all is such a fantastic deal for the middle class and the rich.

6

This step is crucial, because it allows you to find out which effect of ketamine is providing the benefit, because there are many.

7

When the biggest tax exemptions, and lowest tax rates, benefit the richest, all in the name of job creation, all that happens is that the rich get richer.

8

But every drug or device or surgery needs someone to be first, and a few brave risk takers could both benefit their own health and push humanity forward.

9

In general I think those considerations would benefit from distinguishing a bit more between syntax and semantics.

10

It was also common practice to certify a room at one level, and operate it like it was the next higher level with minimal cost and maximal benefit.

11

Companies exist to make management, investors and founders rich - they hold the vast majority of the stock - and benefit greatly from path dependence and network effects.

12

He clearly has something to say, and I would love nothing more than to hear more discussion like this in our national politics, instead of continuing to take a cargo-cult approach towards heaping benefits on the wealthiest class.

13

Situationally, the nerdosphere oscillates between extremes when trying to compute valuations for stuff with intangible-seeming benefits.

14

Supply-side economics and increased benefits for the rich are a major part of the Republican platform, and because this idea has been accepted as true by society at large, it is not being directly challenged by the Democrats.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use benefit in a sentence?

Yes, I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake!

What does benefit mean?

financial assistance in time of need

What part of speech is benefit?

benefit is commonly used as noun, verb.