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English word

benefit

A2Academic AWL-1Frequent NGSL-1
UK /ˈbenɪfɪt/US /ˈbenɪfɪt/
noun

an advantage that something gives you; a helpful and useful effect that something has

verb

to be useful to somebody or improve their life in some way

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J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech | Harvard University Commencement 2008
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On this wonderful day, when we are gathered together to celebrate your academic success, I have decided to talk to you about the benefits of failure.

J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech

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Please remember that you have benefited immensely, and you should be ready to return those benefits to others,

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