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avustus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • benefit noun An advantage, gain, or help that comes from something.
  • contribution noun Something given, such as money, time, or effort, that adds to a bigger effort.
  • dole noun British informal: state unemployment benefit payments.
  • grant verb To give someone permission, a right, or something they have asked for.
  • relief noun A feeling of ease or reassurance after the removal of stress, pain, or worry.
  • subsidy noun Money given, often by a government, to support an industry, activity, or lower a price.
  • support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.

Senses

avustus is used for these senses in English:

  • benefit (insurance) A payment made in accordance with an insurance policy or a public assistance scheme.
  • contribution An amount of money given toward something.
  • dole Money or other goods given as charity.
  • grant (law) A transfer of property by deed or writing; especially, an appropriation or conveyance made by the government.
  • relief Aid or assistance offered in time of need.
  • semipostal (of a postage stamp) Issued and sold for a higher price than its face value, with the excess monies transferred to a third party, typically a charity.
  • subsidy Financial support or assistance, such as a grant.
  • support Financial or other help.

benefit — full definition

  1. noun An advantage, gain, or help that comes from something.
  2. noun A payment provided under an insurance policy or government support scheme.
  3. verb To gain an advantage; to be helped by something.

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