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benefited

 

[ ˈbɛnɪfɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Benefited is the past tense of benefit, which means to receive an advantage or profit from something. It indicates that someone or something gained from a particular situation or action.

Synonyms

derived, gained, profited

Examples of usage

  • She benefited from the new training program.
  • The community benefited after the new park was built.
  • He benefited greatly from the mentor's advice.

Translations

Translations of the word "benefited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beneficiado

🇮🇳 लाभान्वित

🇩🇪 profitiert

🇮🇩 diuntungkan

🇺🇦 отримав вигоду

🇵🇱 skorzystał

🇯🇵 利益を得た

🇫🇷 bénéficié

🇪🇸 beneficiado

🇹🇷 yararlandı

🇰🇷 혜택을 받았다

🇸🇦 استفاد

🇨🇿 těžil

🇸🇰 profitoval

🇨🇳 受益

🇸🇮 imel koristi

🇮🇸 hafði gagn

🇰🇿 пайда тапты

🇬🇪 მოსარგებლა

🇦🇿 faydalandı

🇲🇽 beneficiado

Etymology

The word 'benefit' originates from the Latin 'beneficium', which means 'a favor, kindness, or benefit'. This Latin term is derived from 'bene', meaning 'well', and 'facere', meaning 'to do'. The evolution of the term through Middle English into modern English retained the essence of receiving good or advantageous results from various actions. In the early uses of 'benefit,' it was often associated with religious or moral favors, but over time, it has broadened to encompass a wide range of contexts, including financial, social, and personal advantages. The past participle 'benefited' reflects this long-standing tradition of the term, indicating the action of gaining benefits in diverse scenarios.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,139 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.