This is the 3602nd most frequent Dutch word.
profiteerde
"Profiteerde" means "profited" or "took advantage" in English.
The verb 'profiteerde' here conveys taking advantage of an external condition for personal benefit.
Hij profiteerde van het mooie weer om buiten te werken.
He took advantage of the good weather to work outside.
In this example, 'profiteerde' denotes making use of an opportunity presented (discounts) effectively.
Ze profiteerde van de aanbiedingen in de winkel.
She benefited from the discounts in the store.
Here, 'profiteerden' implies utilizing a person’s knowledge or ability for a mutual gain.