(of a business or activity) To be profitable
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To improve with modifications
“A gaming fan, Quoc had tried to upgrade his car with a whole range of custom body parts.”
To derive benefit from
“We have been unable to profit from this partnership to any significant degree.”
To become better
“We expect sales to pick up during the summer months.”
To improve in quality
“The players really need to raise their game if they want to be competitive in this league.”
To recover or improve, especially from an injury or illness
“Broken bones will mend but the damaging effects of negative words have to be dealt with and uprooted from our soul and discarded in the proper way.”
(of a business or activity) To be profitable
“It will inevitably pay in the long term if you invest in real estate.”
To withstand continued use or life in a specified way
“This carpet is less formal-looking but will wear well.”
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