Synonym of benefits
What is the synonym word for benefit?
See definition of benefit on Dictionary.com. nounadvantage, profit. nounevent to raise money. enhance.
What is a stronger word for beneficial?
benign, constructive, favorable, good, helpful, profitable, useful, valuable, favoring, gainful, healthful, propitious, salubrious, salutary, serviceable, toward, wholesome, worthy.
What is the antonym and synonym of benefit?
noun. ( ˈbɛnəfɪt) Financial assistance in time of need.
Antonyms. nonpayment dissuade go take away repel arrive outgo. payment fringe benefit stock option perquisite sickness benefit.
What is the short meaning of benefit?
Definition of benefit
(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage discounted prices and other benefits of a museum membership The benefits outweigh the risks of taking the drug.
How do you use the word beneficial?
beneficial
- He hopes the new drug will prove beneficial to/for many people.
- Regular exercise has many beneficial health effects.
- They have a relationship that is beneficial to/for both of them.
- Some insects are harmful but others are beneficial.
What is the root word of beneficial?
mid-15c., “helpful, advantageous, conferring benefit,” from Old French bénéficial and directly from Latin beneficialis “pertaining to a favor,” from beneficium “a favor, service, kindness,” from beneficus “generous, kind, benevolent, obliging,” from bene- “good, well” (see bene-) + -ficus “making, doing,” from -ficere, …
Which is the closest antonym for the word beneficial?
- bad,
- disadvantageous,
- unfavorable,
- unfriendly,
- unhelpful,
- unprofitable.
What is the word propitious mean?
favorably disposed
1 : favorably disposed : benevolent. 2 : being a good omen : auspicious. 3 : tending to favor : advantageous.
What’s a word for not beneficial?
What is another word for not beneficial?
| adverse | damaging |
|---|---|
| deleterious | detrimental |
| harmful | injurious |
| negative | noxious |
| pernicious | ruinous |
What is the meaning of assistance ‘?
Definition of assistance
: the act of helping or assisting someone or the help supplied : aid financial and technical assistance Can I be of any assistance? [=can I help you?]
Can people be propitious?
An example of propitious is the good weather before an athletic event. That favors or furthers; advantageous. Propitious winds. The definition of propitious is someone that is helpful or generous.
What is the suffix of propitious?
Latin propitius favorably inclined, propitious, probably equivalent. to pro- pro-1 + -pit-, combining form of petere to head for, resort to, solicit + -ius adjective, adjectival suffix; see -ous.