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profit
noun(prof-it)
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
Synonyms: earnings, lucre, net, net income, net profit, profits,
profit
verb(prof-it)
make a profit; gain money or materially
Synonyms: turn a profit,
Antonyms: break even, lose,
Examples:
The company has not profited from the merger.
profit
verb(prof-it)
derive a benefit from
Synonyms: benefit, gain,
Examples:
She profited from his vast experience.
profit
noun(prof-it)
the advantageous quality of being beneficial
Synonyms: gain,

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