Prof·it, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Profited; p. pr. & vb. n. Profiting.]  To be of service to; to be good to; to help on; to benefit; to advantage; to avail; to aid; as, truth profits all men.
     The word preached did not profit them.   --Heb. iv. 2.
     It is a great means of profiting yourself, to copy diligently excellent pieces and beautiful designs.   --Dryden.
  Prof·it·ing, n. Gain; advantage; profit.
     That thy profiting may appear to all.   --1 Tim. iv. 15.
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