Profit from Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈpɹɑfət/, /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈfɹəm

PRAH-fit fruhm

UK

pɹˈɒfɪt/ /fɹˈɒm

PROF-it from

Definition

To gain an advantage or make money from something, such as a situation, event, or opportunity.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for business or personal advantage. Slightly formal—commonly appears in news or business contexts. Can refer to both financial and non-financial benefit. Usually used with 'someone profit from something' or 'people profit from a situation'.

• Spanish: sacar provecho de - beneficiarse de
• Portuguese (BR): lucrar com - tirar proveito de
• Portuguese (PT): lucrar com - tirar partido de
• Chinese (Simplified): 从...获利 - 从...中受益
• Chinese (Traditional): 從...獲利 - 從...中受益
• Hindi: से लाभ उठाना - से मुनाफा कमाना
• Arabic: يستفيد من - يربح من
• Bengali: লাভ করা - সুযোগের সদ্ব্যবহার করা
• Russian: извлекать прибыль - получать выгоду
• Japanese: 利益を得る - 利用する
• Vietnamese: thu lợi từ - hưởng lợi từ
• Korean: 이익을 얻다 - 활용하다
• Turkish: kâr etmek - faydalanmak
• Urdu: فائدہ اٹھانا - منافع کمانا
• Indonesian: mengambil untung dari - mendapatkan manfaat dari

Example Sentences

The company profits from selling eco-friendly products.

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She profited from her mistakes by learning from them.

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Many people profit from online businesses today.

basic

Insurance companies often profit from customers who don't file claims.

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He tried to profit from his friend’s trouble, but it didn’t work.

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Smart investors know how to profit from market changes.

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