profit

²profit

verb

Definition of PROFIT

intransitive verb

1

: to be of service or advantage : avail

2

: to derive benefit : gain

3

: to make a profit

transitive verb

: to be of service to : benefit

Examples of PROFIT

1. It would profit him to take some computer classes.
2. The company has profited by selling its products online.
3. He profited greatly from his investments.
4. The island profits from tourism.

First Known Use of PROFIT

14th century

Related to PROFIT

Synonyms: advantage, avail, help, benefit, serve

Related Words: succeed, work (for); aid, assist; better, improve; content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy; bless

Near Antonyms: hinder, impede; damage, harm, hurt, impair, injure; afflict, distress, upset

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