- (n.) A theatrical performance, a concert or the like, the proceeds of which do not go to the lessee of the theater or to the company, but to some individual actor or to some charitable use.
- (n.) An act of kindness; a favor conferred.
- (v.i.) To gain advantage; to make improvement; to profit; as, he will benefit by the change.
- (n.) Beneficence; liberality.
- (v.t.) To be beneficial to; to do good to; to advantage; to advance in health or prosperity; to be useful to; to profit.
- (n.) Natural advantages; endowments; accomplishments.
- (n.) Whatever promotes prosperity and personal happiness or adds value to property; advantage; profit.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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