Profited: meaning, definitions and examples
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profited
[ หprษfษชtษชd ]
financial gain
Profited refers to the act of gaining a financial advantage or benefit from an investment, trade, or business activity. It indicates that the outcome of a venture has resulted in surplus earnings beyond the initial costs. In broader terms, profiting can also refer to gaining an advantage in non-financial contexts, such as acquiring knowledge or experience. The term is commonly used in discussions related to economics and business. Ultimately, to profit signifies a positive return from an endeavor.
Synonyms
benefited, earned, gained, reaped, yielded.
Examples of usage
- The company profited significantly from its new marketing strategy.
- She profited from her investments in the stock market.
- After a year of hard work, they finally profited from their small business.
- He profited immensely by purchasing real estate at the right time.
Translations
Translations of the word "profited" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lucrou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคพเคฏเคฆเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช gewonnen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendapatkan keuntungan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััะธะผะฐะฒ ะฟัะธะฑััะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ zyskaล
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฉ็ใๅพใ
๐ซ๐ท a profitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ obtuvo ganancias
๐น๐ท kรขr elde etti
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ต์ ์ป์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูู ุฑุจุญูุง
๐จ๐ฟ vydฤlal
๐ธ๐ฐ zรญskal zisk
๐จ๐ณ ่ทๅฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ pridobil dobiฤek
๐ฎ๐ธ hagnaรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐะนะดะฐ ัะฐะฟัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แกแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qazandฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ obtuvo ganancias
Etymology
The word 'profit' derives from the Latin word 'proficere,' meaning 'to advance' or 'to make progress.' This Latin term is composed of 'pro,' signifying 'for' or 'in favor of,' and 'facere,' meaning 'to do' or 'to make.' Over time, the term evolved through Old French as 'profit' and entered the English language in the late 14th century. Initially, it was used broadly to refer to any gain or advantage, but it gradually acquired its modern financial connotation, specifically related to earnings beyond expenditures. The concept of profit has played a central role in economics, influencing businesses and individual financial strategies throughout history.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,839, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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