Profitieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Profitieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to benefit", "to profit" or "to gain".

Essential properties of "profitieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: profitieren
Simple past: profitierte
Participle: profitiert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "profitieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To gain benefit or advantage from something/someone"

Definition: "To obtain a benefit or advantage from something or someone."
Translation(s): to benefit, to profit, to gain, to take advantage
Synonym(s): gewinnen, Nutzen ziehen, Vorteil haben
Antonym(s): verlieren
Related word(s): Profit, Gewinn, Vorteil

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Unternehmen konnte von der neuen Technologie profitieren.The company could benefit from the new technology.
Wir profitieren alle von einer sauberen Umwelt.We all benefit from a clean environment.
Sie profitierte von ihren guten Beziehungen in der Branche.She benefited from her good connections in the industry.

2.) "To improve or develop due to something/someone"

Definition: "To improve or develop thanks to something or someone."
Translation(s): to benefit, to improve, to develop, to gain
Synonym(s): sich verbessern, Fortschritte machen
Related word(s): Verbesserung, Fortschritt

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Schüler profitieren von den kleineren Klassengrößen.The students benefit from the smaller class sizes.
Er profitierte sehr von seinem Auslandsjahr.He benefited greatly from his year abroad.
Die Wirtschaft profitiert von den neuen Handelsabkommen.The economy benefits from the new trade agreements.

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