benefit

verb B1

Meaning

To benefit means to receive an advantage or good result from something.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "benefit" with "beneficial," which is an adjective.

Example Sentences

Does exercise benefit your health in many ways ?
This plan does not benefit everyone in the community .
You can benefit from exercise by feeling more energetic daily .
You will benefit from studying a little every day .

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