Profit — synonyms, profit antonyms, definition

1. profit (Noun)

account accretion accrual accumulation addition advance advancement advantage amount applicability appraisal appropriateness assessment asset behalf benefit charge concern consequence consideration • • •

profit (Noun) — The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses).

profit (Noun) — The advantageous quality of being beneficial.

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2. profit (Verb)

accumulate acquire advance assist avail benefit better capitalise capitalize clear dignify earn elevate exalt exploit further gain harvest make net • • • break even lose

profit (Verb) — Derive a benefit from. ex. "She profited from his vast experience"

profit (Verb) — Make a profit; gain money or benefit. ex. "The company has not profited from the merger"

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