Sekirov Dictionary

profit

UK /ˈpɹɒfɪt/US /ˈpɹɑfɪt/

noun 3
verb 3
forms 5
phrases 1

noun3

•
the amount by which what a business earns is greater than what it spends
- Let no man anticipate uncertain profits. — 1750
•
(literary, old-fashioned) Benefit, positive result obtained.
- Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.
Ellipsis of profit à prendre.

verb3

To benefit, gain.
To take advantage of, exploit, use.
•
To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).
- The word preached did not profit them. — 1611

forms

profited · profiting · profiteth · profits · profitest

Phrases with profit

turn a profit
To obtain profit from an investment.

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