benefit
       n 1: financial assistance in time of need
       2: something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common
          good" [syn: welfare]
       3: a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
       v 1: derive a benefit from; "She profited from his vast
            experience" [syn: profit, gain]
       2: be beneficial for; "This will do you good" [syn: do good]
       [also: benefitting, benefitted]