benefit

benefit (http://definr.com/benefit)

     n 1: financial assistance in time of need
     2: something that aids or promotes well-being: "for the common
        good" [syn: welfare]
     3: a performance to raise money for a charitable cause
     v 1: derive benefit from [syn: profit, gain]
     2: be beneficial for; "This will do you good" [syn: do good]