<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>something that is advantageous or good; an advantage.</li><li>a payment or gift, as one made to help someone or given by an employer, an insurance company, or a public agency.</li><li>a theatrical performance or other public entertainment to raise money for a charitable organization or cause.</li><li>an act of kindness; good deed; benefaction.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to do good to; be of service to.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to derive benefit or advantage; profit; make improvement.</li></ul>