to benefit

verb/bɨ.nɨ.fi.ˈsjaɾ/high

be·ne·fi·ci·ar

Definitions

1To confer a benefit or advantage upon; to favor.

The new program aims to benefit low-income families.

The measure mainly benefits small business owners.

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to benefit someoneto benefit from somethingto benefit from a measure

2To receive a benefit or advantage; to enjoy.

Many students benefit from scholarships.

The company benefited from the tax reduction.

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to benefit from supportto benefit from a discountto benefit from an inheritance

Do latim 'beneficiare', de 'beneficium', benefício.