benefit
verb
ˈbenɪfɪt 
ˈbenɪfɪt 
1 [transitive] benefit somebody to be useful to somebody or improve their life in some wayWe should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone.2 [intransitive] benefit (from/by something) to be in a better position because of somethingWho exactly stands to benefit from these changes?Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences.