For somebody’s benefit
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Done to help or improve something for someone.
I did the dishes for your benefit, so you could relax after dinner.
Often appears as...
- act for somebody’s benefit
- work for somebody’s benefit
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Intended for someone to hear or notice.
He repeated his question louder, clearly for the benefit of the people in the back of the room.
Often appears as...
- repeat for somebody’s benefit
- say something for somebody’s benefit
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Done to help or improve something for someone.
I did the dishes for your benefit, so you could relax after dinner.
Often appears as...
- act for somebody’s benefit
- work for somebody’s benefit
phrase
Intended for someone to hear or notice.
He repeated his question louder, clearly for the benefit of the people in the back of the room.
Often appears as...
- repeat for somebody’s benefit
- say something for somebody’s benefit
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Selfless Acts
Used when someone does something kind and expects nothing in return.
She volunteered at the shelter for your benefit, not for recognition.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Improvement
Implies a specific action was taken to enhance or help someone's situation or ability.
The training was provided for your benefit, to improve your skills.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Obvious
The person being helped might not always recognize or acknowledge the benefit immediately.
The new rules were implemented mainly for the workers' benefit, even if they are grumbling now.
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