Meaning & use
Profited
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Gained a financial or other advantage from something, as the past tense of 'profit.'
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The farmers profited from the unusually high crop prices that year.
She profited greatly from her mentor's advice early in her career.
A note on using this word
'Profit' traces back to Latin 'proficere,' meaning 'to make progress' or 'to be useful.'
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