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Term: ben

Description:

A versatile term with multiple meanings, "ben" can act as a noun, adjective, or verb. It can refer to a person's name, a beneficial or favorable aspect, or an action of doing or giving willingly.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

Sense 1: A person's name.

Example Sentence: My friend Ben is coming over for dinner tonight.

Sense 2: A beneficial or favorable aspect.

Example Sentence: Reading books has many bens, such as improving knowledge and reducing stress.

Sense 3: Abbreviation of "benevolence", an act of doing good or giving willingly.

Example Sentence: She showed great ben by donating a large amount of money to the charity.

Adjective:

Sense 1: Favorable or advantageous.

Example Sentence: The sunny weather is really ben for our picnic plans.

Verb:

Sense 1: To bless or make good with kind wishes.

Example Sentence: The elders would ben the newlyweds by showering them with flowers and blessings.

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