Hyphenation
Ben·e·fitTurkish pronunciation
benıfîtSynonyms
foredeal,
advantage,
aid,
assistance,
boon,
help,
subsidy,
account,
asset,
avail,
benediction,
betterment,
blessing,
cream,
egg in one’s beerAntonyms
disadvantage,
encumbrance,
hindrance,
nuisance,
obstacle,
detriment,
malefic,
handicap,
harm,
hurt,
loss,
misfortune,
hinder,
injurePronunciation
/ˈbenəfət/ /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
Etymology
[ 'be-n&-"fit ] (noun.) 14th century. From Late Middle English benefytt, benefett, alteration (due to Latin bene-) of Middle English benfet, bienfet, bienfait (“good or noble deed”), from Anglo-Norman benfet (“well-done”), Middle French bienfait, from Old French bienfet, bienfait (“foredeal, favour”), from past participle of Old French bienfaire (“to do good, do well”), from bien (“well”) + faire (“to do”), modelled after Latin benefactum (“good deed”). More at benefactor.