n.
Pronunciation: ' be-n ə - ˌ fit
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French benfet, from Latin bene factum, from neuter of bene factus, past participle of bene facere
Date: 14th century
1 archaic : an act of kindness : BENEFACTION
2 a : something that promotes well-being : ADVANTAGE b : useful aid : HELP
3 a : financial help in time of sickness, old age, or unemployment b : a payment or service provided for under an annuity, pension plan, or insurance policy c : a service (as health insurance) or right (as to take vacation time) provided by an employer in addition to wages or salary
4 : an entertainment or social event to raise funds for a person or cause