Synonyms of profited

profited

verb

past tense of profit

as in benefited

to provide with something useful or desirable

an agreement that profited us all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• benefited
• helped
• availed
• served
• advantaged
• aided
• assisted
• succeeded
• worked (for)
• improved
• pleased
• blessed
• satisfied
• delighted
• contented
• bettered
• gratified
• gladdened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindered
• hurt
• injured
• damaged
• impaired
• impeded
• harmed
• afflicted
• upset
• distressed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of profited

Venezuela has also profited, although the long-term viability of its oil and gas sector remains in question in the absence of a meaningful democratic transition. — Dan Restrepo, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

During closing arguments, Randi McGinn, an attorney representing the state, argued that Facebook profited off harmful content. — Mikella Schuettler, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

The abusive groups Newsom was referring to, the governor said, include insurance companies, trial attorneys who take cases on large contingency fees, and Wall Street hedge funds who profited off PG&E’s bankruptcy. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Skerda already excluded other claims from Sandusky that one victim profited from a trust set up with prosecutors’ help after the trial and that Sandusky’s trial attorneys were ineffective. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

The way the Spaniard set up his team defensively against Chelsea when playing out, with so much space between the two centre-backs, raises questions, especially as the visitors profited inside the first minute. — Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Over time, the same system that profited from his brilliance proved indifferent to his vulnerability, and his life became reduced to a singular narrative of addiction and demise. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026

This year, Lipton won a Pulitzer Prize as part of a team of Times reporters who investigated how the president and his family have profited from White House deal-making. — Terry Gross, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

That leaves a big decision for investors who have profited from the recent runup in the energy sector, investing experts say. — Hillary Jackson, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026