Exploit

[ɪk'splɒɪt;ek-] or [ɪk'splɔɪt]

Definition

(verb.) use or manipulate to one's advantage; 'He exploit the new taxation system'; 'She knows how to work the system'; 'he works his parents for sympathy'.

(verb.) draw from; make good use of; 'we must exploit the resources we are given wisely'.

Edited by Brent--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of Alexander the Great.

(n.) Combat; war.

(n.) To utilize; to make available; to get the value or usefulness out of; as, to exploit a mine or agricultural lands; to exploit public opinion.

(n.) Hence: To draw an illegitimate profit from; to speculate on; to put upon.

Checker: Tina

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Act (especially an heroic act), deed, feat, achievement.

Typist: Sadie

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See ACHIEVEMENT]

Editor: Melinda

Definition

n. a deed or achievement esp. an heroic one: a feat.—v.t. to work up: to utilise for one's own ends.—adj. Exploit′able.—ns. Exploit′age Exploitā′tion the act of successfully applying industry to any object as the working of mines &c.: the act of using for selfish purposes.

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Examples

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