Grammar fix
benefit from
receive value from
To receive a useful effect or advantage from an activity, situation, or person.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Many older people benefit from regular exercise and social activities.
I benefited from working with people from different backgrounds because it made me more confident in unfamiliar situations.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I benefited of the course.
Say: I benefited from the course.
The verb is followed by 'from', not 'of'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Gain something useful from an experience
How formalCasualFormal
get out ofTalk about how useful or rewarding an experience was.take something away fromDescribe useful lessons, ideas, or insights gained from an experience.
benefit fromYou're here · Neutrally describe receiving value or help from an activity.