verb derive a benefit from.
— synonyms: gain, benefit
verb make a profit.
— synonyms: turn_a_profit
noun the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses).
— synonyms: net_income, net, net_profit, lucre, profits, earnings
noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial.
— synonyms: gain
Examples
“Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.”