An advantage or profit gained from something.
bene+fit
Shared component: bene · good; well
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bene
good; well
Related forms: bene · 16 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesproducing good or helpful results or effects
bene+fic+ial
Shared component: bene · good; well
wanting to help people and do good things
bene+vol+ent
Shared component: bene · good; well
a person who gives money or other help to a person or an organization such as a school or charity
bene+factor
Shared component: bene · good; well
the utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.
bene+dict+ion
Shared component: bene · good; well
a person or group who receives money, advantages, or property from someone else, especially as stated in a will or as a result of an insurance policy.
bene+fic+ary
Shared component: bene · good; well
A blessing or benediction.
bene+son
Shared component: bene · good; well
the quality of being well meaning and kindly.
bene+vol+ence
Shared component: bene · good; well
a permanent church appointment, typically that of a rector or vicar, for which property and income are provided.
bene+fice
Shared component: bene · good; well
doing good or causing good to be done; kindly in action.
bene+fic+ent
Shared component: bene · good; well
Of or relating to St. Benedict or the monastic order following his rule.
bene+dict+ine
Shared component: bene · good; well
a donation or gift, especially one given for a charitable purpose.
bene+fact+ion
Shared component: bene · good; well
the quality or state of doing good or being kind
bene+fic+ence
Shared component: bene · good; well
a woman who gives money or other help to a person or an organization such as a school or charity
bene+fact+ess
Shared component: bene · good; well
in a way that produces good or helpful results
bene+fic+ally
Shared component: bene · good; well
in a kind and helpful way
bene+vol+ently
Shared component: bene · good; well