profit synonyms

profit

n.

  1. Advantage

    avail, good, value; see advantage 3.

  2. Excess of receipts over expenditures

    gain, return(s), proceeds, receipts, take*, gate*, emolument*, acquisition*, rake-off*, accumulation*, saving*, aggrandizement, augmentation*, interest*, remuneration*, earnings. *

    Antonyms loss*, debits, costs.

profit

v.

  1. To be of benefit

    benefit, assist, avail; see help 1.

  2. To derive gain

    benefit, capitalize on, cash in on, realize, clear, gain, reap profits, make a profit, recover, thrive, prosper, harvest, make money.

    Antonyms lose*, lose out on, miss out on.

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