American English
/ˈbɛ.nəˌfɪ.ɾɪd̚/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of benefit
Helped someone, improved a situation, or received a good result from something in the past.
In “benefited,” the middle sound is a quick tap: /ˈbɛ.nəˌfɪ.ɾɪd̚/. In American English, it may sound like a very fast “d.”
Helped someone, improved a situation, or received a good result from something in the past.
She greatly benefited from the advice.
The new policy benefited the whole team.
In American English, write benefited with one t after the e.
for the good or help of someone
For the benefit of everyone, please turn off your phone.
use the helpful results or services available to you
Employees should take advantage of their health benefits.
In American English, write benefited and benefiting with one t after the e.