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accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, esp. as something of benefit. |
advantage |
the good or benefit that is gained from something. [1/2 definitions] |
advantageous |
giving a benefit or advantage; helpful; useful. |
altruistic |
performed or given for the benefit of others, without concern for one's own welfare. [1/2 definitions] |
au pair |
(French) of or pertaining to an arrangement in which one service or benefit is exchanged for another. [1/2 definitions] |
bankrupt |
in law, a debtor who by his own petition or petition by others is legally declared incapable of meeting debts and whose assets are administered by a court for his creditors' benefit. [1/6 definitions] |
behoof |
advantage, benefit, or use. |
benefaction |
performance of a good deed or good deeds that benefit a person or institution, often a charitable organization. [1/2 definitions] |
benevolence |
the inclination to act to the benefit of others; good will. [1/2 definitions] |
benevolent |
intended to benefit others rather than to make a profit; altruistic. [1/3 definitions] |
boon1 |
something that is a help or benefit. |
bring in |
to earn or secure (money) for the benefit of oneself, one's family, a business, or an institution. [1/5 definitions] |
cannibalize |
to deplete (an organization) of personnel or material so as to benefit other organizations. [1/4 definitions] |
could do with |
would benefit from (something); need or needs to some degree. |
dedicate |
to set apart or declare to be for a special use or purpose, as a worthy cause, public benefit, or sacred activities. [1/5 definitions] |
dividend |
a bonus or unexpected reward or benefit. [1/4 definitions] |
eligible |
qualified for a benefit, privilege, or position, such as elective office. [1/2 definitions] |
enjoy |
to benefit from; have the use of. [1/3 definitions] |
favorable |
giving a benefit or advantage; helpful. [1/3 definitions] |
for |
used to indicate receipt or benefit. [1/13 definitions] |
fringe benefit |
a benefit, such as health insurance or a pension, given to an employee in addition to wages or salary. |
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