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verb ADV. considerably, enormously, greatly, substantially | fully | clearly, obviously, undoubtedly The new law clearly benefits those earning the most money. | equally | disproportionately | directly We benefited directly from the reorganization. | indirectly | financially We both benefited financially from the arrangement. PREP. from, noun advantage ADJ. considerable, enormous, great, major, real, substantial This could bring real benefits for teachers. | maximum | additional The scheme has many additional benefits. | fringe (= extra things that an employer gives as well as wages) The fringe benefits include free health insurance. | mutual The different environmental groups could work together to their mutual benefit. | potential | long-term, short-term | economic, environmental, financial, health, social | tax VERB + BENEFIT enjoy, have The motor industry will be one of the first to enjoy the benefits of the recovery. children who have the benefit of a stable home background | derive, gain, get, obtain, reap, receive The company derived substantial benefit from the deal. I reaped the benefits of all my early training. | bring, offer, provide The new factory will bring considerable benefits to the area. This deal will offer major benefits to industrialists and investors. BENEFIT + VERB accrue the benefits that accrue from a good education PREP. for sb's ~ We shall do this for the benefit of the patients. | of ~ to This arrangement will be of great benefit to you both. | to sb's ~ It will be to everyone's benefit. | with/without the ~ of managing to work without the benefit of modern technology | ~ for the benefits for companies | ~ from the benefits from tourism | ~ of the benefit of a steady income | ~ to What are the benefits to investors? money ADJ. welfare | state | means-tested, universal One way to cut spending is to move from universal benefits?those paid to everyone regardless of need?to means-tested ones. | cash | child, housing, sickness, social security, unemployment QUANT. amount, level VERB + BENEFIT be eligible for, be entitled to, qualify for | claim You may be able to claim housing benefit. | draw, get, receive He receives unemployment benefit. | be dependent on | lose She is worried that if she takes on a job she will lose her benefits. | cut The government has cut unemployment benefit. | increase BENEFIT + VERB be paid Benefit is paid monthly. BENEFIT + NOUN benefits agency | office | payment | system PREP. on ~ He's on social security benefit.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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benefit
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have the benefit of something
• All the hotel rooms have the benefit of a balcony.
get a benefit
( also gain/derive a benefit formal )
• In this way, students will gain maximum benefit from their classes.
enjoy the benefits
• You’ll enjoy all the benefits of being a member.
reap the benefits
(= enjoy the advantages of something you have worked hard to get )
• He was looking forward to reaping the benefits of all his hard work.
bring/provide benefits
• The new bridge has brought considerable benefits.
something outweighs the benefits
(= something is more important than the benefits )
• Make sure that the risks don’t outweigh the benefits.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + benefit
a great/major/substantial benefit
• The new system will be a great benefit to the company.
a real benefit
• To get some real benefit from the exercise, you should continue for at least half an hour.
a direct benefit
• The money sent has been of direct benefit to the islanders.
a lasting benefit
• These plans are likely to result in lasting benefit to the whole of our district.
the full benefit of something
• They will have the full benefit of our facilities.
economic/social/environmental etc benefits
• Tourism has brought considerable economic benefits to the island.
health benefits
• Just 30 minutes of moderate daily activity yields health benefits.
mutual benefit
(= something good for both people, companies etc involved )
• Our two companies are working together for mutual benefit.
potential benefits
• The potential benefits of the scheme must be weighed against the costs involved.
for your own benefit
• He used the money for his own benefit, instead of using it to help other people.
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