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Benefited

Verb / ˈbenʌˌfɪtɪd / Another word for benefited — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to receive an advantage, profit, or gain

Synonyms & similar words

profit dogood benefit gain profited gained improved enhanced upgraded boosted advanced developed bettered amplified augmented increased elevated enriched furthered progressed prospered thrived succeeded prevailed

Synonyms by register

Formal

profited advanced served aided

Informal

gained got better scored won

Literary

enriched uplifted thrived

Antonyms

harmed damaged injured disadvantaged impaired detrimented suffered

Common collocations

  • greatly benefited
  • directly benefited
  • benefited from
  • benefited immensely
  • benefited greatly
  • benefited the most
  • benefited society

Word family

noun benefit
verb benefit
adjective beneficial
adverb beneficially

Usage note

The past tense and past participle are both 'benefited' (or 'benefitted' in British English). It often implies a positive outcome or advantage gained.

Example sentences

  1. I benefited from getting a good night's sleep.
  2. The company benefited from the new marketing strategy.
  3. The students benefited from having a great teacher.
  4. Eating healthy can benefit your body.
  5. I hope I can benefit from this job opportunity.

Quotes

  • The benefits of education and of useful knowledge, generally diffused through a community, are essential to the preservation of a free government. - Sam Houston
  • The greatest benefit of the internet is that it democratises knowledge. - Mark Zuckerberg
  • The greatest benefit of the sun is that it is the ultimate energy source. - Ralph Nader

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