benefit
/ˈbɛn.ɪˌfɪt/ noun B1- An advantage; help or aid from something. · She can't read, so the voice recording was made for her benefit.· Exposure to cutting-edge technologies is one of the benefits of the job.
- A payment made in accordance with an insurance policy or a public assistance scheme.
- An event, such as a theatrical performance, given to raise funds for some cause.
- Intended audience (as for the benefit of). · The whole scene was staged for his benefit, and it completely fooled him.
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Marilla’s only comment when she heard the story was, “I told you so.” This was for Matthew’s benefit.
Anne put it on one evening for Matthew’s and Marilla’s benefit, and recited “The Maiden’s Vow” for them in the kitchen.
The Cock defended himself by saying that he did this for the benefit of men, that they might rise in time for their labours.
Villefort, who did not choose to reveal the whole secret, lest another should reap all the benefit of the disclosure, had yet communicated enough to cause him the greatest uneasiness.
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