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Benefiting

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

Definition

To receive an advantage or gain; to help or improve

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

profiting advancing furthering serving

Informal

getting gaining scoring cashing in

Literary

thriving flourishing prospering

Antonyms

harming damaging injuring detrimenting hindering impairing

Common collocations

  • benefiting greatly
  • benefiting from
  • benefiting others
  • benefiting the economy
  • benefiting society
  • benefiting from the experience
  • benefiting from the investment

Word family

noun benefit
verb benefit
adjective beneficial
adverb beneficially

Usage note

The verb 'benefit' is often followed by the preposition 'from' to indicate the source of the advantage. It generally carries a positive connotation.

Example sentences

  1. My friend is benefiting from the extra help she gets in math class.
  2. The sunshine is benefiting the plants in the garden.
  3. I am benefiting from the exercise program at the gym.
  4. The charity is benefiting many families in need.
  5. The new law is benefiting small businesses.

Quotes

  • When you know better, you do better. - Maya Angelou
  • You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want. - Zig Ziglar
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi

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