In a profitable manner, in a way that achieves profit or gain.

(derogatory) One who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk, a rent-seeker.

To make an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk.

The act of making an unreasonable profit not justified by the corresponding assumption of risk, or by doing so unethically or opportunistically.

present participle of profiteer

simple past tense and past participle of profit

One who profits.

present participle of profit

The making of a profit. / Gain; advantage.

(of an organization) For the purpose of making money, especially in relation to an organisation that was not formerly, or is not usually, run to make money.