profit; turn a profit




make a profit; gain money or materially

"The company has not profited from the merger"

Antonym:
  • lose; turn a loss
  • break even

Type of:
  • gain; take in; clear; make; earn; realize; realise; pull in; bring in

Types:
  • line one's pockets
  • turn a nice dime; turn a nice penny; turn a nice dollar
  • clean up


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