1. (

• benefit

) financial assistance in time of need ;

2. (

• benefit ,
• welfare

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

3. (

• benefit

) a performance to raise money for a charitable cause ;

1. (

• profit ,
• gain ,
• benefit

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

2. (

• benefit ,
• do_good

) be beneficial for; "This will do you good" ;