| invest |
to spend with the intention of gaining some benefit. [1/4 definitions] |
| jolly |
(informal) to act cheerfully toward (someone), esp. for one's own benefit. [1/4 definitions] |
| lapse |
the termination of a benefit or warranty, because of nonpayment of premiums or expiration of the contracted period of coverage. [2/9 definitions] |
| leave1 |
to allow to remain for the use or benefit of another. [1/10 definitions] |
| manna |
an unexpected benefit; windfall. [1/3 definitions] |
| medicable |
able to benefit from medicine; treatable or curable. |
| nutritional |
pertaining to the consumption of foods or specific food substances that benefit one's health. [1/3 definitions] |
| opportunity |
a chance that makes something possible or that may bring about some benefit. [1/2 definitions] |
| owe |
to have or feel an obligation to do or give (something) for the benefit of another. [1/4 definitions] |
| parasitism |
the relationship between a parasite and its host, involving benefit to the parasite and harm to the host. [1/2 definitions] |
| pension |
a sum of money paid regularly by the government or a former employer as a retirement or disability benefit. [1/4 definitions] |
| perk3 |
(informal) a privilege or benefit, as of a high rank or position; perquisite. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. [1/2 definitions] |
| petition |
a formal request that is usu. written, often signed by many people, and addressed to an authority that is empowered to grant some right or benefit. [1/7 definitions] |
| plus |
a benefit or gain; positive factor. [1/7 definitions] |
| pool2 |
a grouping of businesses or individuals for the purpose of combining resources and deriving common benefit from their association. [1/7 definitions] |
| pork barrel |
(informal) a government bill or appropriation specifically designed to benefit a particular locale or industry in order to ingratiate legislators with their constituents. |
| privilege |
a right, immunity, benefit, or advantage belonging or granted exclusively to a person, group, social class, rank, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| profit |
a benefit or gain. [2/5 definitions] |
| public works |
buildings, pipelines, highways, and the like that are built and maintained at public expense for public use or benefit. |
| reap |
to obtain (a benefit) as a result of something. [1/3 definitions] |