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profit by something

 and profit from something 

1. Lit. to gain money from something. You will surely profit by investing in this stock. I know I will profit from this investment.

2. Fig. to learn from something. I am sure you will profit by your unpleasant experience. Yes, I will profit from my failure.

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turn a profit

to earn a profit. The company plans to turn a profit two years from now.

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turn a profit

to earn more money than you spend He's been in business five years but has yet to turn a profit.

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