CEFR B1

benefited

verb

Meaning

Received an advantage, profit, or positive improvement from a specific event, person, or situation.

Examples

The students benefited from the extra tutoring sessions before their final exams.
Our environment has benefited significantly from the recent shift toward renewable energy sources.

Synonyms: gained, profited, improved, thrived

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benefited (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: ˈbɛnɪfɪtɪd

Definition

Received an advantage, profit, or positive improvement from a specific event, person, or situation.

Examples

The students benefited from the extra tutoring sessions before their final exams.
Our environment has benefited significantly from the recent shift toward renewable energy sources.
She benefited from the mentorship of a seasoned professional during her first year at the firm.

How to Use benefited

benefit from (prepositional phrase): to receive an advantage from a source — "We will all benefit from the new park."
greatly benefit (collocation): to receive a significant advantage — "The community will greatly benefit from this project."

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