benefited

variants also benefitted
past tense of benefit
as in helped
to provide with something useful or desirable his summer internship benefited him in two ways: by giving him some tuition funds and by offering vital work experience

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Recent Examples of benefited Spence benefitted from his six-month spell in Italy. Jay Harris, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 Since 2020, over 65 films have benefited from the commission’s programs. Partner Content, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025 The company said the first quarter of 2024 benefited from Easter and an extra day in February. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025 Harry Kane, Tottenham’s all-time top goalscorer, benefited from a loan spell with Orient at the beginning of his career. The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025 At Wednesday's press conference, McIlroy pointed out that all players have benefited in one way or another from the emergence of LIV Golf, even those who have chosen to remain on the PGA Tour. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 Airbnb said its first quarter of 2024 benefited from both Easter and an extra day in February. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025 The event benefited Zero — The End of Prostate Cancer, an organization that provides information and resources to the cancer community. Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025 Experts say the practice has benefited millions of Americans, but questions about its potential risks and necessity have intensified, dividing public opinion and policymakers. David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025

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“Benefited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefited. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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