profit by



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.
See also: profit

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Theophanes-Ancient Greek
Ruh-Arabic
DanteDAHN-teItalian
Florianus-Ancient Roman
Edison['edisn]
Gerardjə-RAHRD (English), JER-ərd (English), KHAY-rahrt (Dutch), GE-rahrt (Polish)English, Dutch, Catalan, Polish