To benefit
Example: This change benefits both the company and its customers
Definition
"To benefit" means to receive an advantage, improvement, or profit from something. It often implies a positive effect or gain resulting from an action, situation, or change, such as when a new policy benefits both employees and management.
Etymology
The verb "to benefit" originates from the Latin word 'beneficium', meaning 'a favor' or 'an act of kindness'. Over time, it evolved through Old French and Middle English to describe receiving good or advantageous outcomes. Did you know that the root 'bene' means 'well' or 'good', highlighting the positive nature inherent in "to benefit"?
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"To benefit" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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